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FM05 KLZ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KLZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,465 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 149,371 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 139,130 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,286 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 128,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe support excessively corroded but not effecting the security or stability of the subframe

Offside Rear subframe support excessively corroded but not effecting the security or stability of the subframe

fuel tank shield excessively corroded but still providing heat protection from exhaust

Fail 23 Aug 2022 120,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor, withing 30cm of drivers seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, within 30cm of subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear subframe support excessively corroded but not effecting the security or stability of the subframe

Offside Rear subframe support excessively corroded but not effecting the security or stability of the subframe

fuel tank shield excessively corroded but still providing heat protection from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 110,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,246 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,107 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,100 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,048 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,048 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,566 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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FM05 KLZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FM05 KLZ, 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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FM05 KLZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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