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GV55 PMU

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,142 mi
Last recorded225,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PMU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 225,142 miles

Nearside fuel tank strap mount corroded.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 209,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 184,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 184,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 163,598 miles

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

offside headlamp washer defective

Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 138,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 112,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,499 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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GV55 PMU is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black 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 GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 PMU, 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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GV55 PMU is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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