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GY55 KXD

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KXD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 173,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 161,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,917 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 125,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 116,270 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 17 May 2018 106,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,744 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,298 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear exhaust thin

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,529 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm and o/s/r 3mm

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm and o/s/r 3mm

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,349 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GY55 KXD is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 KXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY55 KXD is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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