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GV05 YRS

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YRS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 162,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Heat shields loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 162,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe assembly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 160,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe assembly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 155,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 139,303 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,107 miles

both front tyres wearing low and wearing heavily on edges

both rear tyres on / near limits

Fail 24 Feb 2016 133,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low and wearing heavily on edges

both rear tyres on / near limits

Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,014 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)

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 YRS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

GV05 YRS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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