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BN55 XBS

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XBS
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 69,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,806 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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BN55 XBS is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN55 XBS, 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 BN55 XBS registered?

BN55 XBS is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BN55 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 XBS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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