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FE55 EKY

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,544 mi
Last recorded179,544 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EKY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 179,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 176,879 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *BOTH* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 173,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 170,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 162,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,604 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,644 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 144,644 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 144,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 142,247 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 134,424 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 134,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 128,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,609 miles

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

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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FE55 EKY is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE55 EKY, 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 FE55 EKY registered?

FE55 EKY is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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