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GY55 KZL

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,998 mi
Last recorded166,998 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KZL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2019 166,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 155,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear's (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak top of engine at the back ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,917 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,362 miles

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

Outer Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,841 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,512 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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GY55 KZL is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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