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GP54 NWL

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 130,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 127,942 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 127,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 121,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 116,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 114,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,267 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine & under trays

Pass 11 May 2015 108,541 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 88,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,734 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2009 22,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,783 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 NWL 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 85.7%.

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

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