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GV05 YTF

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,586 mi
Last recorded65,586 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YTF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,062 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhausts heat shields insecure/loose

Fail 5 Aug 2024 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear exhausts heat shields insecure/loose

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,727 miles

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

Front both head lamp lens frosted

Fail 3 Aug 2021 49,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both head lamp lens frosted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,271 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 / 45 x 18 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,844 miles

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,731 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 YTF is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black 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 YTF, 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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GV05 YTF is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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