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YD05 AWV

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,957 mi
Last recorded146,957 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 AWV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 146,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 146,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,779 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,381 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracking

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Wiper split

Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 100,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,042 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,605 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,301 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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YD05 AWV is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black 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 YD05 AWV, 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 YD05 AWV registered?

YD05 AWV is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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