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SV56 YRD

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,884 mi
Last recorded132,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YRD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 132,884 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 132,884 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,821 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,471 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light remains on

Fail 23 Apr 2024 121,471 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light remains on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,085 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 108,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 108,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached stability link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 96,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,916 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front TPM component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2009 16,345 miles

Deep cut on nearside rear tyre sidewall (no cords exposed).

Wear edges worn low on both front tyres.

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 YRD is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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