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RJ05 VVL

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,898 miles

NSF tyre worn and shock absorbers misting .

Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

NSF tyre worn and shock absorbers misting .

Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,416 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 118,298 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,362 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,235 miles

slight movement in rear wishbone mount,rear tyres on limits ,rear brake pads 3mm and very little reserve on parking brake.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rubber cushion on o/s/f coil spring seat loose

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,053 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 VVL is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ05 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

RJ05 VVL is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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