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GP55 OFS

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,693 mi
Last recorded197,693 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OFS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 197,693 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,752 miles

Central corrosion on exhaust

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 172,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Sep 2016 149,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills and chassis have slight surface rust.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,142 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,475 miles

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

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

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Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,427 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges 245/45/18w

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,614 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,727 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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GP55 OFS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GP55 OFS, 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 OFS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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