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SM06 GDZ

2006 Lexus RX350

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,551 mi
Last recorded217,551 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 GDZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 217,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 214,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 206,647 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses show slight deterioration

parking brake pedal has long travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 192,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted unable to complete inspection

Pass 12 May 2017 181,932 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread & out of shape

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 181,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread & out of shape

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 167,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 149,334 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 134,741 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 134,741 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 115,514 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 115,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2011 77,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,637 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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SM06 GDZ is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM06 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM06 GDZ is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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