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GR55 VYT

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,587 mi
Last recorded164,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 164,587 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 164,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear outer side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 150,824 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 150,812 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating Offside brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 145,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres small cracks inner walls

offside front tyre small cracks inner wall

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,040 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres small cracks inner walls

offside front tyre small cracks inner wall

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 139,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 133,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,522 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 VYT is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

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