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B7 EAT

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EAT
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,664 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 123,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 122,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 122,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,921 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,177 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,018 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 115,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,869 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,781 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,165 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,165 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,411 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,428 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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B7 EAT is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B7 EAT, 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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B7 EAT is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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