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GP55 HBC

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HBC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 147,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,920 miles

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

exhaust system corroded .

front lower suspension arm bushes cracking .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust system corroded .

front lower suspension arm bushes cracking .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,356 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 86,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,381 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,558 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,480 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic undersheilds prevent full ispection of some componants

Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

plastic undersheilds prevent full ispection of some componants

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,381 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)

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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GP55 HBC is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP55 HBC, 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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GP55 HBC is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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