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L500 CPB

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,618 mi
Last recorded134,618 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CPB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 134,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 134,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 132,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 127,935 miles

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

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

tps warning on the dash

Fail 7 May 2019 127,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear subframe front mounting fixings excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

tps warning on the dash

Pass 8 May 2018 114,619 miles

pcs warning light on dash

Fail 8 May 2018 114,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pcs warning light on dash

Pass 11 May 2017 103,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,046 miles

Note: Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Pass 5 May 2015 95,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 85,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 66,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,766 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,460 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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L500 CPB 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 83.3%.

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 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 L500 CPB, 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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L500 CPB is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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