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GW55 MYM

2006 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,728 mi
Last recorded216,728 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus LS43086,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 MYM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 216,728 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 216,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 211,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 210,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 207,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 207,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 205,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 203,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 201,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 199,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 194,470 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2018 190,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 176,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 176,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 158,494 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 158,494 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 108,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,058 miles

Slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,808 miles

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)

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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GW55 MYM is a 2006 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 86,594 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW55 MYM, 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 20 years old, this Lexus LS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GW55 MYM registered?

GW55 MYM is a 2006 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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