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GY05 LUE

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LUE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,002 miles

Excess parking brake lever travel

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,637 miles

N/S/R tyre shows signs of being run flat

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 LUE is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY05 LUE, 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 LUE is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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