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LM05 TJO

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

233,826 mi
Last recorded233,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 TJO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 233,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 226,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 213,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 207,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 196,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 181,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FITTED IN REAR ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 181,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FITTED IN REAR ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 165,443 miles

Both sides rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 152,048 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,900 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,361 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,361 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,852 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,585 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,631 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,670 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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LM05 TJO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue 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 LM05 TJO, 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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LM05 TJO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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