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SW53 SEB

2006 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,751 mi
Last recorded63,751 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 SEB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 63,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 63,588 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,139 miles

both front and nsr tyres wearing on inside edges no cord at time of test

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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SW53 SEB is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 SEB, 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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How do I check the history of SW53 SEB?

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What year was SW53 SEB registered?

SW53 SEB is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is SW53 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 SEB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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