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GV05 YTD

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YTD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,531 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,738 miles

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

offside front tyre worn in very inner edge

TPMS system indicates a fault all tyre pressures correct

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,710 miles

OSF tyre bald @ very inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,936 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,087 miles

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

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 YTD is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

GV05 YTD is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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