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EK05 KYC

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 KYC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 78,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ( rear one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 75,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ( rear one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,860 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,949 miles

Sidewall Damage to N/S/F Tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,654 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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EK05 KYC is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EK05 KYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 KYC registered?

EK05 KYC is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EK05 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 KYC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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