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GP55 OFW

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,037 mi
Last recorded170,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 170,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 170,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,581 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 142,135 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 131,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 113,917 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,369 miles

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 May 2014 68,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 49,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 OFW is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 GP55 OFW, 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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What year was GP55 OFW registered?

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

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