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TY05 LEX

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,831 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,505 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,768 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,069 miles

damage to n/s/f door mirror unit

wear to both front tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,999 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 23,998 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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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TY05 LEX 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 89.5%.

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 TY05 LEX, 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 TY05 LEX registered?

TY05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is TY05 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for TY05 LEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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