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MV55 VTW

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,822 mi
Last recorded116,822 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,822 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 83,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,108 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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MV55 VTW is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MV55 VTW, 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 MV55 VTW registered?

MV55 VTW is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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