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BV55 GKO

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 GKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,424 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,869 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,969 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tred

o/s/f tyre scrubed on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,728 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front box sectiong to floor slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,722 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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BV55 GKO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV55 GKO, 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 BV55 GKO registered?

BV55 GKO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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