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GY05 RDX

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,082 mi
Last recorded164,082 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RDX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 164,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 164,081 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative AFS system fault (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 157,694 miles

AFS warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2017 157,504 miles

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

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

AFS warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 146,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 146,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPS light on.

Fail 11 Jun 2016 145,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 131,156 miles

Both front tyres worn oninner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 131,154 miles

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

Both front tyres worn oninner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

near side rear tailpe heat shield adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,380 miles

Heat shield insecure above offside exhaust backbox

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Heat shield insecure above offside exhaust backbox

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,896 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,045 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very low on edges

tyre warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RDX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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