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LX05 VZG

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,762 mi
Last recorded149,762 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VZG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 149,762 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 149,761 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 143,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,570 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osr tyre has minor cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,510 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,482 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 24 Feb 2011 88,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,163 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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LX05 VZG is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX05 VZG, 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 LX05 VZG registered?

LX05 VZG is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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