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GV05 BCX

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

274,587 mi
Last recorded274,587 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BCX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 274,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 264,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 251,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 238,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 217,487 miles

Parking brake peddle has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2020 196,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 May 2019 167,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 159,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 158,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 157,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,762 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,545 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,078 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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GV05 BCX 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 GV05 BCX, 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 GV05 BCX registered?

GV05 BCX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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