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GP05 VYV

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,665 mi
Last recorded152,665 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VYV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 152,665 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 152,636 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 149,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished

Fuel tank seam is damp

Fail 9 Nov 2021 131,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Lower Suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished

Fuel tank seam is damp

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slight corrosion/pitted

small crack on head lamp switch

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,758 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,741 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 VYV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

GP05 VYV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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