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EX55 VOG

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VOG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 62,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,946 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pads wearing low

all four tyres have age related cuts

top covers/lower undertrays fitted not allowing full view

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 50,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,329 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front tyre has a nail

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,970 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,872 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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EX55 VOG is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX55 VOG, 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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EX55 VOG is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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