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GY05 RHJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 122,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,970 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,909 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 108,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,217 miles

Rear callipers corroded on slides, does not impede brake performance criteria, at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,986 miles

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 RHJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black 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 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 RHJ, 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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What year was GY05 RHJ registered?

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

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