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HJ55 HRR

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,613 mi
Last recorded136,613 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HRR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,613 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,159 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,059 miles

both headlight images poor

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust leak middle section

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,870 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,869 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,602 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 102,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,398 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight exhaust leak rear section

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,026 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,521 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,046 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)

both front springs have a light coating of grease/oil/dirt at the bottom

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(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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HJ55 HRR is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ55 HRR, 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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HJ55 HRR is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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