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YD05 MRT

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,432 mi
Last recorded157,432 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MRT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 157,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 150,598 miles

Mill light indicates a fault

Fail 30 Sep 2024 150,598 miles

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

Mill light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 127,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 127,889 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,766 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 93,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

both rear tyres worn close to limit and cracking through tread

n/s/f tyre cracking through tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,244 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,889 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,832 miles

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

both wiper blades smeary

Pass 2 May 2009 36,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,289 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 MRT is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD05 MRT, 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 MRT registered?

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

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