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J3 KSH

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,772 mi
Last recorded104,772 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KSH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,274 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,736 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,869 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,037 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)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,493 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 23 Dec 2011 54,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,022 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,536 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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J3 KSH 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 J3 KSH, 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 J3 KSH registered?

J3 KSH is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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