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GK05 OVZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,246 mi
Last recorded139,246 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OVZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively NSR / NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective OSR / NSR (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 139,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively NSR / NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective OSR / NSR (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,113 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 133,101 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR/OSR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front air bag has less resistance than nearside fitment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor under trays fitted

front and rear suspension area visable corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 99,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 92,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 77,977 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,036 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,468 miles

Front tyres low on inside edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,687 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 3 Apr 2008 22,295 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GK05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 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 LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK05 OVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK05 OVZ registered?

GK05 OVZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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