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GX55 LHF

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,715 mi
Last recorded215,715 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LHF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 215,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 213,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 210,250 miles

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 200,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear inner sills corroded and bent

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 200,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear inner sills corroded and bent

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 194,859 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust poor condition and slight leak

Rear inner sills corroded. sill covers fitted

traction controle light on

Fail 6 Nov 2019 194,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear inner sills corroded. sill covers fitted

traction controle light on

Pass 25 Oct 2018 184,126 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Oct 2018 184,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 8 Nov 2017 174,573 miles

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 8 Nov 2017 174,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear heatsheilds insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 164,686 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear heatsheilds insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 153,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 144,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,890 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,048 miles

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 23 Jun 2009 46,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,818 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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GX55 LHF is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GX55 LHF, 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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GX55 LHF is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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