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FL55 DME

2005 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,794 mi
Last recorded185,794 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DME
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 185,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit has slight oil mist

Pass 2 Sep 2024 178,555 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front air suspension slightly oil mist

Pass 13 Sep 2023 172,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 163,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 130,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,409 miles

Both track rod end gaitors slightly leaking grease

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,142 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 116,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,354 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,391 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,740 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth/out of shape inner edge.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 28 May 2009 55,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,360 miles

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

both edges of tread worn on nearside front tyre..

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 DME is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DME, 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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FL55 DME is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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