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169 ETN

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration169 ETN
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,785 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 84,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,688 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 61,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,516 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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169 ETN is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 169 ETN, 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 169 ETN registered?

169 ETN is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is 169 ETN safe to buy?

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