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VDB 68

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,470 mi
Last recorded55,470 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDB 68
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,470 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 49,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 41,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,882 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,323 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2020 18,323 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 15,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,345 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 15,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 14 Aug 2017 14,985 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,884 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,900 miles

cant see rear brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 6,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,161 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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VDB 68 is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDB 68, 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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VDB 68 is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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