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GV55 KVR

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,875 mi
Last recorded162,875 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 162,875 miles

ALL 4 WHEELS SLIGHTY PROTUDING ARCHS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 162,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

ALL 4 WHEELS SLIGHTY PROTUDING ARCHS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 158,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Alloy slightly out of shape

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,822 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,579 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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GV55 KVR is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV55 KVR, 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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GV55 KVR is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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