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EY05 VLZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,936 mi
Last recorded107,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VLZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill surface corossion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,582 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,188 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 101,187 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,815 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn badly on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,591 miles

front tyres worn badly on shoulders

Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45-16 (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn badly on shoulders

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,519 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,687 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,715 miles

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

Offside 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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EY05 VLZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY05 VLZ, 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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What year was EY05 VLZ registered?

EY05 VLZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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