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GP55 ENK

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

231,484 mi
Last recorded231,484 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 ENK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 231,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 184,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 144,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,245 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,292 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,019 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs appear very worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs are quite badly corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 51,859 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Nov 2008 29,063 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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GP55 ENK is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP55 ENK, 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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GP55 ENK is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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