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V8 WGT

2005 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 134,231 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 134,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,476 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,476 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,734 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,275 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)

n/s front tyre 5mm and 2mm on outter edge

o/s front tyre 5mm and 2mm on outter edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,748 miles

parking brake travel near to excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,811 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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V8 WGT is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V8 WGT, 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 V8 WGT registered?

V8 WGT is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for V8 WGT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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