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SK56 RYR

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,323 mi
Last recorded140,323 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 RYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,323 miles

Both headlamp aims faint but present

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread cut no inner structure showing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil just above the minimum

Fail 25 Oct 2021 140,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Both headlamp aims faint but present

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread cut no inner structure showing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil just above the minimum

Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,302 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe /breather hose in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front headlamp levelling device rod loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative CONNECTING ROD MISSING (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fuel filler pipe /breather hose in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front headlamp levelling device rod loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 106,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 17 May 2019 106,389 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 May 2018 90,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn one edges outer

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn one edges outer

under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 90,851 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offsite and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn one edges outer

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn one edges outer

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,229 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,559 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SK56 RYR is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK56 RYR, 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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SK56 RYR is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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