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GS05 LEX

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle painted underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 46,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,686 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 44,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,200 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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GS05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GS05 LEX, 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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What year was GS05 LEX registered?

GS05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is GS05 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS05 LEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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