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SN56 NKO

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 NKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,546 miles

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

Front left and right jacking point slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear left and right jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,558 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 95,405 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 80,767 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all over floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,849 miles

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

under body seal added under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,471 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside wing mirror missing

front suspensions arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,872 miles

Nearside door mirrow missing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirrow missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,337 miles

nearside door mirrow mising

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,784 miles

nearside door mirrow missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,714 miles

AFS light illuminated

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

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,351 miles

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

nearside mirror broken

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,059 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside front brake disc scoring on inner face due to brake pad condition.

Slight sweat at offside rear shocker.

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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SN56 NKO is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN56 NKO, 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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SN56 NKO is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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