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GP05 WGJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,199 mi
Last recorded180,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 WGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 180,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 171,236 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 171,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced SUSPECT incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 163,787 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,364 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,178 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 100,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,214 miles

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

e/m light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,391 miles

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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GP05 WGJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP05 WGJ, 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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GP05 WGJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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