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YF05 XAH

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 169,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 169,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 161,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

antifreeze below min

engine oil over filled

transmission sump corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 160,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

antifreeze below min

engine oil over filled

transmission sump corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 156,354 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension and sub-frames corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 156,303 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 154,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 150,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,056 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,548 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,341 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 14,917 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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YF05 XAH 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 84.2%.

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 YF05 XAH, 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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YF05 XAH is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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