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SV05 LMX

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 LMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,694 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill /sill lip area has slight corrosion/damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill /sill lip area has slight corrosion/damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components have general age related Corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 148,505 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 20 May 2020 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,545 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,908 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,908 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,879 miles

PCS warning on dashboard indicates a fault

slight corrosion on silencers, outer protection shields

slight difference in suspension damping effect, offside front/offside rear, slightly weaker than nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,878 miles

2 rear silencer outer skins slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2012 85,203 miles

Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

2 rear silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,995 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 19,902 miles

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

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

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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SV05 LMX is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV05 LMX, 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 SV05 LMX registered?

SV05 LMX is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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