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G5 MEF

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,561 mi
Last recorded155,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MEF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 155,561 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,685 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 152,890 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,340 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 143,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80 % worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front low at 3.5mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake ferrulles corroded

Unable to see front inner brake pad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see inner rear brake pad

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,387 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2013 93,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,906 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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G5 MEF is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G5 MEF, 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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G5 MEF is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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