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GV55 PSZ

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,215 mi
Last recorded88,215 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PSZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,635 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,849 miles

tpms light on

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,367 miles

Brake pipes have been covered in grease, not allowing full inspection

Oil leak AT REAR DIFF ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,527 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pipes have been covered in grease, not allowing full inspection

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

Oil leak AT REAR DIFF ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 58,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box Y section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,372 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 41,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,863 miles

All 4 tyres worn on wear edges, especially inner edge, advise renewal.

Alloy wheels excessively corroded.

Offside wing mirror glass does not adjust vertically.

Slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,746 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake almost at end of its travel.

Very slight play at offside front track rod.

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 PSZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV55 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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