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GP54 GWL

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 GWL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 147,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 139,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 129,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,580 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 125,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 122,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,407 miles

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

Recommend renewal of n/s/f tyre soon

Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,555 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,070 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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GP54 GWL is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GP54 GWL, 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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GP54 GWL is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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