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R70 JHC

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,895 mi
Last recorded81,895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 JHC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 70,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,567 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,567 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate missing Both (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 59,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 49,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,618 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,618 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 46,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 33,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,163 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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R70 JHC is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R70 JHC, 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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R70 JHC is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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