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Y700 GJC

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,256 mi
Last recorded197,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 GJC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 197,256 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 197,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 187,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 187,412 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 179,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 166,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r & o/s/r silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 166,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r & o/s/r silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 161,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 138,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded oil cooler pipe (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 127,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,467 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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Y700 GJC is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 84,304 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y700 GJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y700 GJC is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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