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FL55 DJV

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

223,639 mi
Last recorded223,639 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DJV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 223,639 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 212,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 190,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 173,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 173,060 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 169,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 169,772 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split resulting in alot movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split resulting in alot of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box has a hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,915 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,362 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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FL55 DJV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FL55 DJV, 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 FL55 DJV registered?

FL55 DJV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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