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2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,763 mi
Last recorded184,763 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 BUT
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 184,763 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 184,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 183,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 182,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 181,247 miles

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER AND BREATHERS ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 179,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 179,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 177,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 177,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,293 miles

Offside Front slight play in OS steering arm

Fail 27 Sep 2019 170,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front slight play in OS steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 160,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,134 miles

Front front brake pads are down to 2mm, recommend replacing ASAP

Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,726 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust system leaking from joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,852 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,852 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,038 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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17 BUT is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 17 BUT, 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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17 BUT is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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