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WV05 GXX

2005 Lexus GS430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GXX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,958 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 95,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 87,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,593 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

Pass 12 May 2014 75,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 71,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 66,343 miles

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 16 May 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 46,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 39,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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WV05 GXX is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WV05 GXX, 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 WV05 GXX registered?

WV05 GXX is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is WV05 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 GXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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