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PF55 UNS

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 UNS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 136,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,461 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 127,494 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,485 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear shockabsorber weak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 118,485 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,512 miles

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Fail 10 Mar 2011 93,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,791 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,533 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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PF55 UNS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PF55 UNS, 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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PF55 UNS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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