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LS56 NLM

2006 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,867 mi
Last recorded138,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Gs85,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 NLM
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 134,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside HEADLAMP PATTERN

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 130,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 124,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 110,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 101,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,840 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 63,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 63,903 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2012 48,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,631 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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LS56 NLM is a 2006 Lexus Gs in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS56 NLM, 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 LS56 NLM registered?

LS56 NLM is a 2006 Lexus Gs, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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