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SV56 GOJ

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 GOJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,649 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes on bottom arms osf and nsf all have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded at rear, has a pin hole in the exhaust

engine, sill and under guards fitted, restricting full inspection ns and os

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,648 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting osr inner sill has hole in (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes on bottom arms osf and nsf all have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded at rear, has a pin hole in the exhaust

engine, sill and under guards fitted, restricting full inspection ns and os

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,600 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 82,600 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,518 miles

Central Rear Heat sheild over fuel tank corroded but still secure

Fail 24 Feb 2022 76,518 miles

Central Rear Heat sheild over fuel tank corroded but still secure

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,761 miles

Heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Susppenchion (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,264 miles

Heat shield for fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 51,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,764 miles

lip at front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

lip at front brake discs

offside front tyre worn at shoulders of tread...advise

Pass 31 Aug 2009 21,742 miles

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)

car due 30000 mile service

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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SV56 GOJ is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV56 GOJ, 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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SV56 GOJ is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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