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FX55 NEF

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 NEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe bushing slighlty worn not excessive movement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,031 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,800 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,019 miles

both front tyres wearing at shoulders.. outwith wear indicators

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight judder at rear brakes

slight smear at front wipers

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,481 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,396 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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FX55 NEF is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FX55 NEF, 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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FX55 NEF is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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