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BV05 YCM

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,471 mi
Last recorded226,471 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YCM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 226,471 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 217,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 210,606 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front AIM IS SLIGHTLY HIGH

Rear O/S/ AND N/S FLOOR SILL ARCH AND FLOOR CORROSION

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALSO RUSTY REAR DIF AND SUSUPENSION PARTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 202,372 miles

Fuel pipe damp.

Head lamps starting to mist up.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside and offside inner sills to floor rusty.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,514 miles

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

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 178,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 165,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 165,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,456 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension bush (rear) misting - no play

Fail 23 Feb 2016 134,456 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension bush (rear) misting - no play

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,149 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,149 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres nearly bald on outer shoulders

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,984 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,094 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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BV05 YCM is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV05 YCM, 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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BV05 YCM is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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