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DU55 VHB

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,664 mi
Last recorded210,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VHB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 210,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Underbody painted in underseal ,unable to assess properly for rust

Pass 8 Jun 2024 210,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 206,730 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 201,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 200,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 197,753 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 195,678 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 195,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 176,423 miles

Central Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front exhaust heat cover clips rotted

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front exhaust clips rotted off

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 170,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 159,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 145,149 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 59,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,097 miles

Both front tyres bald on very outter edges.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 49,042 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on very outter edges.

Nearside Rear 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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DU55 VHB is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU55 VHB, 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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DU55 VHB is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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