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MF55 SMX

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 SMX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 121,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking/ cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking/ cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- connecting to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- Front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame front mountings starting to corrode

Tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,172 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,172 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 79,766 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 4 Oct 2014 72,763 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,629 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,500 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,999 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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MF55 SMX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF55 SMX, 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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MF55 SMX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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