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SL06 EVK

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 EVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 176,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2024 176,346 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrsion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,820 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 175,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 173,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 171,727 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Abs sensor holder snapped from the shock

Fail 21 Jul 2020 164,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides behind inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Abs sensor holder snapped from the shock

Rear heat shields over rear boxes loose

Pass 6 Mar 2019 155,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe and arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,976 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play from both sides. ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,851 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 134,851 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 121,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,420 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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SL06 EVK is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SL06 EVK, 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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SL06 EVK is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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