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AJ55 OGS

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

270,073 mi
Last recorded270,073 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 270,073 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2024 268,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 251,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 243,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 224,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 214,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 207,020 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 207,020 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 177,804 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 177,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 156,098 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,919 miles

both rear suspension legs damp

Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 118,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,254 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,495 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AJ55 OGS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ55 OGS, 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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AJ55 OGS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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