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YC05 OHB

2005 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,929 mi
Last recorded160,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 OHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 160,929 miles

stone chip damage to front windscreen

tpms indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread is getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread is getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r door stiff to open

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake pads getting low?

Fail 2 Jun 2020 160,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread is getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r door stiff to open

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake pads getting low?

tpms indicates a fault

Pass 7 May 2019 152,092 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 151,647 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front head lights clouded to the extent the intensity has been reduced and no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate distorted to the extent it is likely that it will be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres close to limit

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,237 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,030 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,248 miles

both front tyres showing some wear on inner & outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,248 miles

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

both front tyres showing some wear on inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,812 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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YC05 OHB is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC05 OHB, 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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YC05 OHB is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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