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MW05 XYM

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

284,762 mi
Last recorded284,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XYM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 284,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 271,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 271,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 256,235 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 256,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 246,021 miles

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

rear pads wearing low

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 234,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 223,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 207,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 199,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 192,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 185,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 173,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 156,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 139,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 139,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,573 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 122,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 104,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,477 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,830 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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MW05 XYM is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW05 XYM, 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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MW05 XYM is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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