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L21 CAE

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 CAE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,160 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 103,155 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 103,149 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,009 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,009 miles

Brake performance not tested osr brake pad retaining pin missing (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 91,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low tyre pressure warning on display

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,106 miles

Offside Rear heat shield slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 82,685 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 82,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 75,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,441 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 12 May 2011 59,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,636 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,610 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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L21 CAE is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L21 CAE, 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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What year was L21 CAE registered?

L21 CAE is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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