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SV55 MHA

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 MHA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,188 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,869 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on outside shoulder

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,877 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,749 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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SV55 MHA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV55 MHA, 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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SV55 MHA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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