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GP05 FEV

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FEV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 179,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 175,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 167,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 160,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 151,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 151,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,982 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 145,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,931 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 141,929 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/side front tyre wearing on edges. ok for mot.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 90,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,697 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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GP05 FEV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP05 FEV, 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 GP05 FEV registered?

GP05 FEV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is GP05 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 FEV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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