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SV55 HKJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 89,606 miles

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

noise on brakes

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tmps

underside corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

noise on brakes

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tmps

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension componants

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2023 82,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension componants

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to suspension componants

Fail 18 Mar 2022 76,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to suspension componants

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 71,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking lever travel

rust to suspension componants and innersills

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rust to suspension componants and innersills

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rust to suspension compoants

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 70,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rust to suspension compoants

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,506 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,449 miles

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

frt pads worn

handbrake travel

n/s rear shocker weeping

slight exhaust blow at frt

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,256 miles

engine light on

handbrake travel

tpms light on

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

handbrake travel

tpms light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,680 miles

handbrake travel

tpms light on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

tpms light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,341 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 38,557 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 38,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,533 miles

nearside rear tyre slight worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,064 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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SV55 HKJ 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 SV55 HKJ, 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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SV55 HKJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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