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SJ06 WXO

2006 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,374 mi
Last recorded159,374 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 WXO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,374 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 159,374 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,237 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped and heavily corroded

Kerb damage to both nearside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Rear Tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front hub

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Partial separation/splitting to nearside rear outer sidewall

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 7 Mar 2017 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs lipped and heavily corrded

Kerb damage to both nearside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Rear Tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front hub

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise:Partial separation/splitting to nearside rear outer sidewall

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,527 miles

Nearside Rear has a small cut on the outer wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 141,527 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear has a small cut on the outer wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 130,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,222 miles

both rear backbox heatshields insecure

front tyres worn at edges

nsr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,771 miles

slight inner shoulder wear at front tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,607 miles

distortion at nearside mirror glass

monitor rear brake wear

smear at wipers

sweat at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,230 miles

rear discs lipped + pitting

rear pads wearing thin + uneven

Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads wearing thin + uneven

n/s/f brake pad shim not seated correctly

rear discs lipped + pitting

rear pads wearing thin + uneven

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,896 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

slight lip on front discs

slight pitting + corrosion on rear discs

slight sweat at o/s/r shocker

tyres worn close to legal limit

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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SJ06 WXO is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ06 WXO, 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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SJ06 WXO is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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