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SF56 ULA

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 ULA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 116,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise n/s/f head lamp in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2020 100,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,876 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 93,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 89,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than O/S/R (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,466 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than O/S/R (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,280 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

coves on engine and on underside

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TPS indicates low air in a tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,401 miles

advise wheel alignment check to prevent avoidable premature tyre wear

front tyres wearing inner edges

nail in tread section of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,456 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

near side wiper smearing slight

off side wiper smearing slight

rear number plate damaged slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,454 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged slightly

near side wiper smearing slight

off side wiper smearing slight

rear number plate damaged slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,664 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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SF56 ULA is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 74,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF56 ULA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF56 ULA is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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