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ET54 GDE

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,827 mi
Last recorded92,827 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 GDE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,827 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,824 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm has excessive free play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 86,035 miles

EML On

Front Both Front Tyres Wearing Thin on Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear Diff Area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 86,024 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML On

Front Both Front Tyres Wearing Thin on Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear Diff Area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,840 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes (rear bushes) just starting to split

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2015 61,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,293 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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ET54 GDE is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ET54 GDE, 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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ET54 GDE is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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