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V11 YAT

2006 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,803 mi
Last recorded165,803 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 YAT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 165,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 165,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 152,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 143,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 133,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sides walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 121,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,448 miles

Eegine Management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,280 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,280 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,367 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 93,367 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,497 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

small chips in windscreen

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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V11 YAT is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V11 YAT, 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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V11 YAT is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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