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GV54 PUY

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,643 mi
Last recorded213,643 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 PUY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 213,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 207,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 200,278 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 200,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 193,049 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 193,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 188,435 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 188,433 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 183,506 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 183,504 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 173,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm non standard mounting bolt fitted

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 173,153 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged broken at pad retaining pin, pad insecure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm non standard mounting bolt fitted

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 166,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight play in steering rack mounting ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,503 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2017 159,501 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 150,480 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 150,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,433 miles

steering rack bushes have slight movement

Fail 6 Jan 2015 142,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering rack bushes have slight movement

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,629 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 129,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,997 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,995 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,649 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,649 miles

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,819 miles

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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GV54 PUY is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV54 PUY, 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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GV54 PUY is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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