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EX55 SMO

2006 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,910 mi
Last recorded93,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS43069,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,373 miles

Front chip screen

Inner sills damaged at jack points x4

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump nut/bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms on

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 72,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,216 miles

exhaust rear boxes coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r exhaust box is corroded and spliting

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,691 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)

n/s/f tyre poor. low on inside edge...........

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 30,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,175 miles

n/s/f tyre poor on inside edge replacement advised asap

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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EX55 SMO is a 2006 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 EX55 SMO, 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 20 years old, this Lexus GS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX55 SMO registered?

EX55 SMO is a 2006 Lexus GS430, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is EX55 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SMO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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