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RV06 DXE

2006 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS43069,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 DXE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,912 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,912 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 113,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,590 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,590 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,681 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,373 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Feb 2012 38,756 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,395 miles

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

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

Offside 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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RV06 DXE is a 2006 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 RV06 DXE, 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 20 years old, this Lexus GS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV06 DXE is a 2006 Lexus GS430, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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