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GP54 NVK

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,504 mi
Last recorded147,504 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,284 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 144,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 144,228 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes have heavy surface corrosion ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track-control arm bush perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock-absorber mounting has been cut/damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall but not through to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub-frame & mountings heavy surface corrosion

surface corrosion in front sub-frame,mountings & suspension arms

Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamps starting to mist up

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,068 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 140,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhausts corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

warning messages on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2019 137,178 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 135,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from brake caliper join (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 130,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near side rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,242 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,304 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 33,125 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 NVK is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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