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GR55 VRV

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall and severely cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall and severely cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 125,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 124,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 124,247 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 112,470 miles

rear seat fitted with child seat not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 27 May 2016 101,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,560 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,760 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer wall but has not exposed cord or ply

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,428 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GR55 VRV is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 VRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR55 VRV is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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