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OO03 MPA

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 MPA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,724 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 115,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 101,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 92,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,660 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both lower arm rubber bushes deterirated

Pass 15 May 2014 72,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,716 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,080 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 23,080 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)

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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OO03 MPA is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO03 MPA, 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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OO03 MPA is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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