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GK05 DOH

2005 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DOH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,895 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,133 miles

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

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,354 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some areas.

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under guards fitted

scratch on screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,361 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,361 miles

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,215 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GK05 DOH is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK05 DOH, 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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GK05 DOH is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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