CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU05 MFY

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 MFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front floor section excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Underbody and components covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2025 84,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front floor section excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Underbody and components covered in underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2025 84,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside panel excessively corroded but not considered structural

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

tpms warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2022 80,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

tpms warning light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,952 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on vehicle before 2012

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,674 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,179 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,763 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2017 69,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,889 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2008 16,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

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
Full Lexus GS430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU05 MFY is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU05 MFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU05 MFY?

You can check the full history of GU05 MFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU05 MFY registered?

GU05 MFY is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 MFY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU05 MFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU05 MFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.