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GP54 LJY

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,430 mi
Last recorded142,430 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 LJY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 142,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 136,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45X18 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45X18 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 130,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 124,567 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,458 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,458 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 111,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake wear light on dash

Pass 12 May 2018 105,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,838 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 97,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,248 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine & under trays

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,247 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine & under trays

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,732 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

front brake pads wearing low [visual,wheels on]

o/s/front alloy wheel buckled and is close to BORDER LINE

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,749 miles

n/s/front tyre bald in parts of outer tread edge and is BORDER LINE

n/s/front wheel inner rim bent and is BORDER LINE

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner tread edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,370 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,465 miles

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

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

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 LJY is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP54 LJY, 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 GP54 LJY registered?

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

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