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SV56 SXX

2006 Lexus Gs

Silver Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SXX
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,396 miles

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,523 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,068 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,150 miles

Offside Front Condensation in head light unit

Fail 7 Nov 2019 62,150 miles

Offside Front Condensation in head light unit

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 34,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,946 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 31,014 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,014 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,060 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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SV56 SXX is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Silver with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,807 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV56 SXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SV56 SXX registered?

SV56 SXX is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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