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GU05 MHL

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,929 mi
Last recorded206,929 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 MHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 206,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front chip in screen not in drivers view

Fail 25 Jul 2017 206,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front chip in screen not in drivers view

Pass 13 Jul 2016 189,021 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 170,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 150,670 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 150,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 132,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,652 miles

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

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

both front brake pads are @ about 25%

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,898 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge tracking required to be checked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,129 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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GU05 MHL is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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