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EO55 RDX

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,622 mi
Last recorded224,622 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RDX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 224,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 216,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake performance on limit and foot lever travel close to limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2021 216,488 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake performance on limit and foot lever travel close to limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 209,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet shocks are weak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 202,657 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective images slightly hazy,both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

low tyre pressure warning displayed

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 202,654 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective images slightly hazy,both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

low tyre pressure warning displayed

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 194,763 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 194,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 182,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of exhaust where it splits to back boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 182,119 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of exhaust where it splits to back boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 25 Aug 2015 164,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 163,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 155,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 143,305 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF & NSR wheels slightly damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,928 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF & NSR wheels slightly damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,765 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres have damage to side walls and rims

o/s/r tyre has 2mm tread and nail init

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Sep 2008 40,343 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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EO55 RDX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO55 RDX, 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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EO55 RDX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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