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GV05 KEJ

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KEJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,412 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,941 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,992 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,337 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,779 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,937 miles

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2010 27,170 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,264 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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GV05 KEJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 KEJ, 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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What year was GV05 KEJ registered?

GV05 KEJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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