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GR55 KTA

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 KTA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low with what can be seen (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,712 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,889 miles

wet test ...

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,583 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,499 miles

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

Engine coolent needs top up/no leak seen

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 29 Oct 2018 95,499 miles

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

Engine coolent needs top up/no leak seen

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,140 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,699 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,874 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,970 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)

undershields fitted throughout car not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,509 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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GR55 KTA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GR55 KTA, 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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GR55 KTA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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