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GY06 WVR

2006 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,736 mi
Last recorded165,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus LS43086,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 WVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 165,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 165,735 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 157,800 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box around repair patch (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Dec 2024 157,800 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box around repair patch (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2023 153,265 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear tail pipe heat shield loose ,do not remove

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

exhaust deteriorated

only just passed emissions lambda 1.030 max 1.030

Fail 27 Dec 2023 153,265 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear tail pipe heat shield loose ,do not remove

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

exhaust deteriorated

only just passed emissions lambda 1.030 max 1.030

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 145,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 128,738 miles

Front Impact damage no sharp edges or structure exposed at time of test

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low

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))

Very little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,994 miles

Nearside Front light body damage no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Body minor damage no jagged edges or exposed structure at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,990 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Body minor damage no jagged edges or exposed structure at time of test

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,322 miles

Park brake lever close to no reserve travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,886 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GY06 WVR is a 2006 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 86,594 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY06 WVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus LS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY06 WVR is a 2006 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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