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PX05 HVC

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HVC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 166,098 miles

general corrosion vehicle undercarriage

Pass 14 Dec 2024 164,828 miles

General corrosion vehicle undercarriage.

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Nov 2023 164,182 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake effort lower 50% to osr effort

Pass 26 Nov 2022 154,212 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 153,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 145,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,018 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,018 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,059 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,452 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,530 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,727 miles

front bumper insecure. not dangerous.

Pass 23 May 2012 73,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,622 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 63,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 40,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,959 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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PX05 HVC is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PX05 HVC, 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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PX05 HVC is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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