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BF55 OJJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,359 mi
Last recorded175,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OJJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 175,359 miles

Accident damage to the rear bumper on the NS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor quality mirror surface (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 175,359 miles

Accident damage to the rear bumper on the NS

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor quality mirror surface (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 169,625 miles

Accident damage to the rear bumper

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 169,625 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to the rear bumper

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 150,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 150,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2020 138,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,957 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 25 Oct 2010 79,261 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,958 miles

note near and off side front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,134 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)

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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BF55 OJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver 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 BF55 OJJ, 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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BF55 OJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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