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RK05 DSU

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,225 mi
Last recorded184,225 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DSU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 184,225 miles

Parking Brake value just met. It needs adjustment

Fail 2 Jul 2018 184,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 169,789 miles

Both front wheels damaged.

O/s/f fog lamp missing.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 169,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Both front wheels damaged.

O/s/f fog lamp missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 132,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,058 miles

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

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

all tyre's low

offside wiper starting to split

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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RK05 DSU is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK05 DSU, 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 RK05 DSU registered?

RK05 DSU is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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