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T1 BUN

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 BUN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,827 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,947 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 1 May 2024 128,922 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2024 128,888 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,364 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,967 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edge

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 124,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small hoes in both rear back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation is the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edge

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,718 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,531 miles

heat shields loose

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

heat shields loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 102,585 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,930 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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T1 BUN is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T1 BUN, 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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T1 BUN is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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