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VX56 VBZ

2006 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Lexus GS30074,124 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 VBZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 173,731 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play gater week (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately gater week (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 153,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play gater week (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately gater week (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,007 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre has slight damage to outer wall.but not to cord.also a very small cut in tread pattern but not over 25mm and again to cord

slight feathering to both inside tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads approx 1/4 left

Fail 2 Oct 2012 1 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges but within legal limit

front brake pads approx 1/4 left

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,318 miles

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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VX56 VBZ is a 2006 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX56 VBZ, 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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VX56 VBZ is a 2006 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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