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BC05 HSF

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,433 mi
Last recorded157,433 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HSF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 157,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING TO INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING TO INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES, SUSPENSION AND HUBS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR DIFF CASING CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRODED NEAR SPARE WHEEL WELL BUT NOT WEAKENED OR STRUCTURAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 145,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 112,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,633 miles

oil leak under n/s/r body near fuel tank

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,612 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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BC05 HSF is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BC05 HSF, 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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BC05 HSF is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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