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GY05 EKE

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EKE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 118,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,575 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,148 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,429 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,310 miles

Fuel tank slight corrosion on seam.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,781 miles

exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

traction control light is on

vsc light is on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,876 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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GY05 EKE is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY05 EKE, 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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GY05 EKE is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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