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GY55 KYX

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KYX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front blades starting to smear the screen

Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling arm broken/seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlight stops working after about 20secs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front blades starting to smear the screen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,068 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,444 miles

near side front tyre worn / wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn badly on iner edge

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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GY55 KYX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY55 KYX, 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 GY55 KYX registered?

GY55 KYX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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