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MC05 XKD

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XKD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,557 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,522 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

small splits in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,440 miles

small stonechip in n/s upper front screen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,460 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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MC05 XKD is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MC05 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

MC05 XKD is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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