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VK56 LFR

2006 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,207 mi
Last recorded129,207 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LFR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 129,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 119,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,502 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,798 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 109,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,749 miles

All tyres starting to perish and wear on edges.

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,590 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,605 miles

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

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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VK56 LFR is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK56 LFR, 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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VK56 LFR is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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