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HJ05 UCG

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,682 mi
Last recorded216,682 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 216,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 214,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 211,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 187,929 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 162,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,900 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre has the tread cracked

Offside Front Tyre has the tread cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 92,400 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 77,903 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 57,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,437 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,348 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,231 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HJ05 UCG is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ05 UCG, 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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HJ05 UCG is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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