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LD05 UJF

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 122,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Marked yellow towards the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Low tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly when checking by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tailgate button inop but able to open from inside the vehicle/key fob

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2020 114,242 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 104,904 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges & perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 27% rear 17% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pad appears to have been overheated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (3.5.1i)

engine coolant level low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,430 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 91,206 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 91,206 miles

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

mot test carried out in wet conditions

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 85,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,876 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2013 70,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres getting neat limits

Pass 26 May 2012 62,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,846 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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LD05 UJF is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD05 UJF, 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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LD05 UJF is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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