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GY55 LHP

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,609 mi
Last recorded166,609 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LHP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge punctured within tread base (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 160,705 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 154,180 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 154,179 miles

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

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

3rd brake light not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 152,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 152,347 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,186 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Diff Bush Slightly Worn

Fail 5 Feb 2020 150,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Diff Bush Slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 140,855 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 140,855 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2017 135,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 125,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 115,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 103,755 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 103,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 88,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,269 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 39,834 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GY55 LHP is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,304 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 LHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY55 LHP is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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