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L3 XEX

2005 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,742 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,769 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 63,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 59,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 57,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,320 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,179 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,159 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 32,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,723 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,065 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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L3 XEX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L3 XEX, 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 L3 XEX registered?

L3 XEX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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