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LR55 DGY

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 DGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,455 miles

Both rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 134,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,943 miles

Both rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,943 miles

Both rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 51,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,048 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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LR55 DGY is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LR55 DGY, 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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LR55 DGY is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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