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FG05 XOO

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XOO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,851 miles

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Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,753 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 94,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2019 84,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2018 81,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,339 miles

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,577 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,190 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,215 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 4 Sep 2009 34,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,627 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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FG05 XOO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG05 XOO, 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 FG05 XOO registered?

FG05 XOO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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