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L7 GTO

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GTO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,121 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 148,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,710 miles

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

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

tpms pre 2012 illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,272 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface rear lamps painted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface rear lamps painted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

tpms pre 2012 illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,288 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dip (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dip (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,322 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,751 miles

Under & Engine tray(s) fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,033 miles

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

Nearside rear caliper seized on sliders, does NOT affect braking effort.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,518 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,798 miles

Both front tyres bald at inner edge,o/s/f close to exposing cord.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,566 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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L7 GTO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver 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 L7 GTO, 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 L7 GTO registered?

L7 GTO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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