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GR55 LWZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,147 mi
Last recorded178,147 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 LWZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 178,147 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components, rear sills have been crushed/damaged likely to fail soon. Slight knock OSR intermittent, possibly driveshaft or diff

Fail 18 Dec 2025 178,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (225/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components, rear sills have been crushed/damaged likely to fail soon. Slight knock OSR intermittent, possibly driveshaft or diff

Pass 28 Nov 2024 170,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 168,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and is close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tail box shield adrift

Pass 15 May 2017 117,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 103,913 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 103,913 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,794 miles

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

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)

all four tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,545 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,879 miles

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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GR55 LWZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black 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 LWZ, 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 GR55 LWZ registered?

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

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