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GW55 NFN

2006 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus LS43086,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 NFN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,943 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Bottom of the radiator ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2017 49,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,977 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,102 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,728 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,723 miles

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

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

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,767 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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GW55 NFN is a 2006 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

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