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YK55 ZTY

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZTY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,166 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 66,534 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 66,534 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,552 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,044 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 61,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 59,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 58,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2020 57,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc corroding slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc corroding slightly

Pass 8 May 2018 51,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 38,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,894 miles

both rear tyresworn close to 2mm wear bars all tyres worn on shoulders coolent on min

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,309 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,220 miles

alltyres wearing on inner edgers water level on minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,319 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,028 miles

cut in near side rear tyre in inner side wall and through tread but not down to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,139 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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YK55 ZTY is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze 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 YK55 ZTY, 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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YK55 ZTY is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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