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GR55 VMO

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,001 mi
Last recorded199,001 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 199,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 177,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 177,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 142,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 142,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front where connects to rear flkexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal fuel pipes to fuel tank from filler neck corrded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where connects to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,701 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 133,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,420 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 125,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,009 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,843 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,399 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 VMO is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR55 VMO, 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 VMO is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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