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WN05 CYG

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,886 mi
Last recorded131,886 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 CYG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 131,886 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 129,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 122,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,674 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Front brake discs & pads worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 112,674 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Front brake discs & pads worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake discs deterioating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,609 miles

Exhaust deterioating & leakig slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,057 miles

Plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S Front & Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,239 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edges.

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,489 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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WN05 CYG is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN05 CYG, 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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WN05 CYG is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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