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YU05 VDA

2005 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

175,616 mi
Last recorded175,616 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VDA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 175,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 165,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 152,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,058 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes, have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in the drop link.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on dash as well as a traction control light. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes, have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in the drop link.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,672 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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YU05 VDA is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YU05 VDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 VDA registered?

YU05 VDA is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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