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SN02 ONV

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,686 mi
Last recorded203,686 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ONV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 203,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 184,072 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 184,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,643 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 171,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,679 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 144,405 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

traction control light on

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,989 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,900 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,327 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,243 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,641 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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SN02 ONV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN02 ONV, 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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SN02 ONV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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