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BP54 WKU

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WKU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 124,958 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mount worn ()

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber mounting cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,945 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bushes worn ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Aug 2021 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bushes worn ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft rear rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear shocks limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 107,934 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,018 miles

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,018 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

eml on dash

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,842 miles

osf tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,842 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

eml on dash

osf tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,650 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,584 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,708 miles

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,708 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 68,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 53,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,282 miles

Drivers seat runner mechanism has slight movement

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)

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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BP54 WKU is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP54 WKU, 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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BP54 WKU is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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