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GY05 RKF

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,815 mi
Last recorded192,815 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 192,815 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 177,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 160,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 146,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 143,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 142,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 93,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 56,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,134 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel long and performance slightly low

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,549 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 RKF 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 81.8%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

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