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B16 SWG

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,505 mi
Last recorded105,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SWG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 105,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 102,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,065 miles

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,501 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,501 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,558 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,397 miles

(windscreen)small stone chips with in A zone.

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,289 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,948 miles

N/S headlight washer missing

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 56,948 miles

N/S headlight washer missing

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,245 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,990 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,064 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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B16 SWG is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B16 SWG, 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 B16 SWG registered?

B16 SWG is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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