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L11 PBR

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 PBR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,104 miles

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

engine covers fitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,211 miles

Engine cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,646 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 67,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear / lipped / rusty / advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 67,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear / lipped / rusty / advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,210 miles

Nearside Rear 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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L11 PBR is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver 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 L11 PBR, 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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L11 PBR is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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