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MV05 DDF

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DDF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,190 miles

nearside rear tyre part worn

some damage to nearside rear outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2018 84,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front wiper rubber worn

nearside rear tyre part worn

some damage to nearside rear outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,911 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,911 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,579 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,507 miles

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

TPMS warning on

n/s mirror missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,534 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,534 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Advise tracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 53,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 46,528 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 46,523 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 33,599 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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MV05 DDF is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV05 DDF, 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 MV05 DDF registered?

MV05 DDF is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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