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AE55 XNR

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XNR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 96,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,439 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter wet with fluid (no droplets forming)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet gas rams weak

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,950 miles

bonnet gas struts weak

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bot inner sills corroded

bonnet gas rams weak

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,282 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,477 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both sides inner sills/floor corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see fully due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance not as good as expected but meets requirements

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see fully due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

mist of oil at nearside of power steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,583 miles

mist of oil at nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

mist of oil at nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,655 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear heatsheild insecure

Slight corrosion starting in key areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 82,655 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear heatsheild insecure

Slight corrosion starting in key areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,454 miles

exhaust system has surface corrosion

gearbox earth strap incomplete

Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system has surface corrosion

gearbox earth strap incomplete

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,934 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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AE55 XNR is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 XNR, 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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AE55 XNR is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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