2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

432 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 432 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low3.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.8%
  2. Brakes18.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  4. Body & chassis6.3%
  5. Tyres6.0%
  6. Suspension5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2006 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 432 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).