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DK55 PUH

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 92,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,502 miles

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

Front wipers split

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 10 Sep 2019 87,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,314 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 8 Sep 2015 67,722 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,729 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 7 Sep 2012 50,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,522 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,287 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)

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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DK55 PUH is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple 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 DK55 PUH, 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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DK55 PUH is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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