2006 Lexus GS · 3,008 MOT tests
2006 Lexus GS reliability
2006 Lexus GSs fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 GS years (3,008 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 27.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 111,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,008
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Brakes10.1%
- Suspension6.1%
- Tyres5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.32%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.26%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.93%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.09%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.96%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.17%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.08%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.02%)
Is a 2006 Lexus GS reliable?
2006 Lexus GSs fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 GS years (3,008 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.02% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.32% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Lexus GS shows 111,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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