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GF05 FVR

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FVR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp aim patterns poor

rear diff starting to weep

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,050 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,167 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 64,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,841 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,587 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,424 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,425 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,302 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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GF05 FVR is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 FVR, 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 GF05 FVR registered?

GF05 FVR is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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