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SP55 KLV

2006 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 KLV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,618 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear slight imbalance across rear axle

Fail 26 Jul 2024 117,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,882 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 May 2021 88,252 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 May 2020 81,841 miles

All tyres heavily perrished

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))

Headlights cloudy

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,684 miles

chips in screen

misting on head lamps

Pass 19 May 2018 73,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,312 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,908 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,005 miles

cut on near side front tyre sidewall -not down to chords

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,980 miles

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

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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SP55 KLV is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 KLV, 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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SP55 KLV is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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