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MC05 XJP

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,827 mi
Last recorded194,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XJP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 194,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 168,194 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 168,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,993 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,566 miles

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

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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MC05 XJP is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC05 XJP, 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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What year was MC05 XJP registered?

MC05 XJP is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MC05 XJP safe to buy?

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