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LR05 VZB

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,128 mi
Last recorded192,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VZB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 192,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,056 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 12 Dec 2020 167,315 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,926 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 138,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 138,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 137,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 126,898 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 126,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 115,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,292 miles

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

daqmage to o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

daqmage to o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,411 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,349 miles

damage to n/s outer sill at front

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R Parking brake grinding and knocking noise.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,266 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LR05 VZB 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 78.9%.

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 LR05 VZB, 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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LR05 VZB is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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