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VU05 ENE

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ENE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,279 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 105,278 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded. slightly /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,456 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 245/45 18 @4mm perished, worn on inner edge and offside rear inner side wall split but not yet to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,444 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,784 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,017 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,323 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)

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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VU05 ENE 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 VU05 ENE, 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 VU05 ENE registered?

VU05 ENE is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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