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BF05 JDJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,836 mi
Last recorded49,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JDJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,836 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 45,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,464 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 42,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,020 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,649 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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BF05 JDJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 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 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 BF05 JDJ, 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 BF05 JDJ registered?

BF05 JDJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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