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GU05 LFK

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LFK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 132,782 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,782 miles

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 126,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 108,939 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak would not take reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,946 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 38,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,502 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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GU05 LFK is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU05 LFK, 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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GU05 LFK is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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