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KA05 UBN

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 UBN
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 135,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,246 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,268 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is leacking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,778 miles

Advise N/S/F Headlamp seems to be building up condensation.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,076 miles

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

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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KA05 UBN is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KA05 UBN, 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 KA05 UBN registered?

KA05 UBN is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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