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GY05 LVB

2005 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LVB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 167,047 miles

Front suspension soft but working

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 164,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 158,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 152,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 146,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 139,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,475 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 18 Mar 2013 74,401 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,204 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,487 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 LVB is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LVB, 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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What year was GY05 LVB registered?

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

Is GY05 LVB safe to buy?

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