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940 STV

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 STV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,594 miles

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,810 miles

under trays

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,097 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side front shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,612 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,540 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)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,666 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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940 STV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 940 STV, 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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What year was 940 STV registered?

940 STV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is 940 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 940 STV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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