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DK05 ZHH

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

220,000 mi
Last recorded220,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZHH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 220,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 214,987 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 214,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 245/ 45R18 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 245/ 45R18 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 208,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 199,078 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 189,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 186,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 180,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 168,105 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 168,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 154,384 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 154,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,609 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,204 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 103,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,503 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,842 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2012 46,863 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,780 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,669 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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DK05 ZHH is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DK05 ZHH, 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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DK05 ZHH is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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