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GY05 RDO

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,672 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,672 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front door mouldings loose exposeing sharp edges

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 May 2012 92,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,318 miles

both front tyres scrubbed inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm depth

o/s/r tyre depth 2mm

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 35,242 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GY05 RDO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 RDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY05 RDO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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