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GV05 YSW

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 162,931 miles

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

headlamp lenses dull

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 23 Oct 2024 156,595 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))

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 28 Oct 2023 149,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2022 143,668 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from rear silencers

Pass 3 Jun 2021 135,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,756 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 103,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,886 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 70,141 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,944 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,734 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 YSW is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

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

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