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SJ54 HNY

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,912 mi
Last recorded210,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 HNY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 210,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 210,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 206,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 202,387 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 202,342 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 197,838 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded & damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded & damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2022 197,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded & damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded & damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2021 195,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 192,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 192,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 188,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 185,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 178,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 157,693 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 157,693 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 138,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,245 miles

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

slice cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre (not to cords)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 84,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,131 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum legal tread depth

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder of tread

Pass 31 Dec 2007 58,639 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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SJ54 HNY is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ54 HNY, 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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SJ54 HNY is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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