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LB05 FAB

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

185,189 mi
Last recorded185,189 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FAB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 185,189 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 169,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,667 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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LB05 FAB is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LB05 FAB, 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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LB05 FAB is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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