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HJ55 HFO

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

178,931 mi
Last recorded178,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HFO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 178,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 170,484 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 165,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 162,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 159,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 157,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 123,651 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 114,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 105,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,197 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,879 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,463 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,023 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges + side wall damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on edges + side wall damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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HJ55 HFO is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ55 HFO, 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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HJ55 HFO is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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