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YJ05 ZYM

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZYM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,166 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 139,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,571 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 132,569 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing separation inner edges--- both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing separation inner edges--- both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,715 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 120,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, front and rear sections not covered with plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, front and rear sections not covered with plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,381 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,191 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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YJ05 ZYM is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJ05 ZYM, 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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YJ05 ZYM is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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