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HY55 EKC

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 EKC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,759 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,521 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,405 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,405 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,655 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)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,284 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit (just passed)

both front tyres just passed almost through to cords on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,548 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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HY55 EKC is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue 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 HY55 EKC, 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 HY55 EKC registered?

HY55 EKC is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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