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RJ05 VUX

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VUX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,636 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 114,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nosy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

batty loos

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2020 112,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,727 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,078 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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RJ05 VUX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ05 VUX, 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 RJ05 VUX registered?

RJ05 VUX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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