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GY05 RJU

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise to improve hand brake performance

corrosion on suspension components

rear heat shield corroded...covering fuel tank

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,873 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak of grease from o/s/f ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,648 miles

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

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

slight smear at wipers

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,432 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside wing mirror glass does not adjust up or down.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,483 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,524 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 RJU is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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