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RY05 DVP

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

243,661 mi
Last recorded243,661 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DVP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 243,661 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 243,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 232,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 232,337 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 207,875 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tmps light on

Pass 28 May 2019 177,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 177,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 150,014 miles

Rear silencers corroding

Fail 26 May 2018 150,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencers corroding

Pass 4 May 2017 120,583 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 101,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 83,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 68,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 57,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,272 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,560 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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RY05 DVP is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RY05 DVP, 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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RY05 DVP is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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