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VX05 UJT

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,327 mi
Last recorded174,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UJT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 174,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 164,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 157,110 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,904 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 146,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 146,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

both front headlamp washers not working

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,911 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2020 121,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2019 111,290 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded and slightly folded up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 19 Aug 2019 111,078 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded and slightly folded up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 245/45 zr18 100y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,384 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,481 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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VX05 UJT is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX05 UJT, 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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VX05 UJT is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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