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AU55 ZFN

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,511 mi
Last recorded200,511 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZFN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 200,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 184,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear both sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 184,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear both sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 158,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 148,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,824 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,559 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 116,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,197 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 107,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,118 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,357 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,171 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,429 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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AU55 ZFN is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU55 ZFN, 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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AU55 ZFN is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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