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GK55 LEX

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,353 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust system noisy has various repairs and wraps . (8.1.1 (a))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,353 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust system noisy has various repairs and wraps . (8.1.1 (a))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a new 16 inch wiper blade . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output heaslamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension unit slightly weak .

all front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .

Fail 18 Mar 2024 95,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking in more than one place front pipes affecting lambda reading on emissions test . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output heaslamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension unit slightly weak .

all front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2022 91,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear markers center tread of tyre 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,999 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on the edges 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,723 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,904 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 58,236 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,927 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,486 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,697 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,394 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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GK55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus LS430 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 LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,304 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 LEX, 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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GK55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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