Lexus GS300 - 2006
235.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2006.
Sample size: 467 cars, 988 tests and 2,327 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 467 cars
The 2006 Lexus GS300 has a notably lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, recording 236 defects per 100 vehicles against a yearly average of 369. This represents a significant improvement of approximately 36% fewer defects. The model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights, where it shows considerably fewer issues compared to the average. Additionally, while tyre wear is a common concern across many vehicles, this model stands out for its superior performance in other categories. Mileage-related trends indicate that the defect rate generally increases with higher mileages, but the GS300 maintains a competitive position even at higher mileage brackets.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 467 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 26.5% better
113.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 72.8% better
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 30.0% better
19.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 47.0% better
58.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 39.9% better
189.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 19.0% better
48.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 51.7% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 30.6% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 213
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 132
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 120
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 120
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 96
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 86
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
Serious faults (Top 10)
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 20