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KT05 PYL

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,213 mi
Last recorded153,213 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 PYL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 153,213 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre nail in tread and near limit!

Fail 15 Aug 2025 153,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre nail in tread and near limit!

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,960 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges!

parking brake lever has little reserve travel!

Pass 18 Aug 2023 136,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit!

offside rear tyre wearing near to limit!

Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 120,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 115,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,493 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,961 miles

Nearside Front bald inside edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 102,961 miles

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

Nearside Front bald inside edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,229 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,128 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s /fengine panel loose

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,340 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KT05 PYL is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT05 PYL, 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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KT05 PYL is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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