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GR55 WVJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,439 mi
Last recorded101,439 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,439 miles

FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTY AND FLAKING

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40ZR18 97Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTY AND FLAKING

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,732 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,278 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,328 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,847 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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