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SK55 YCY

2005 Lexus GS430

Red Gas bi-fuel 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,864 mi
Last recorded58,864 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,864 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,392 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,303 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for rear subframe has grease present but no excessive movement in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r sill corroded not affecting structural rigidity and not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for rear subframe has grease present but no excessive movement in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r sill corroded not affecting structural rigidity and not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,265 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor... along sill edge.... holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,842 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner fuel tank cradle corroded but still supporting fuel tank

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm headlamp level sensor broken

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,187 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 35,507 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

underside of vehicle corroded advise full underside waxoyl

Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

underside of vehicle corroded advise full underside waxoyl

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,378 miles

All 4 tyres,slight cracking to surface of tyres in tread pattern,no ply/cords showing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,044 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 27,690 miles

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

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

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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SK55 YCY is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK55 YCY, 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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SK55 YCY is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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