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Y48 NYC

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

185,175 mi
Last recorded185,175 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 NYC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 185,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 178,018 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 158,350 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,935 miles

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

shocks weak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,514 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,514 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 6 Jan 2014 108,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y48 NYC is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y48 NYC, 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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Y48 NYC is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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