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EF56 XXD

2006 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XXD
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,542 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 119,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 116,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 116,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 114,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 113,586 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 111,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 110,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,561 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,044 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,565 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 73,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,411 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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EF56 XXD is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,807 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 XXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF56 XXD registered?

EF56 XXD is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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