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GY05 RKE

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RKE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,380 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear 'Y' section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,816 miles

ALL tyres devoid of primary tread inside edges

Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

ALL tyres devoid of primary tread inside edges

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

Pass 26 May 2015 63,330 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,584 miles

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

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

nearsid front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearsid front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,995 miles

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

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

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 RKE is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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