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YG55 PTJ

2005 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PTJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 67,710 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 May 2018 61,159 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 55,471 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 55,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 49,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,775 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)

Fail 1 May 2014 36,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 2 Oct 2012 32,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,341 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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YG55 PTJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG55 PTJ, 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 YG55 PTJ registered?

YG55 PTJ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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