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2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,032 mi
Last recorded196,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ABN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 196,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 184,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper fuel top up pipe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 184,953 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper fuel top up pipe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 178,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside Front to Centre section join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension Air Sock soft.

Tyre Pressure warning light is on.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,382 miles

Both Rear Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,537 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 158,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Sep 2021 158,362 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler tube ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 150,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 150,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 141,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 135,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 123,845 miles

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

Nearside Front lower sill distorted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lower sill distorted/starting to corrode

tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 20 May 2016 116,122 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 116,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 99,726 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 99,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in front tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 97,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 95,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 92,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 78,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,106 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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GU54 ABN is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU54 ABN, 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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GU54 ABN is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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