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597 GWL

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,028 mi
Last recorded131,028 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 GWL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 131,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,938 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,846 miles

Coolant level Below Minimum

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,636 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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597 GWL is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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597 GWL is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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