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L9 THW

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 THW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,474 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,168 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 100Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 100Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,873 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 65,826 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Undertray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,760 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,677 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,226 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,201 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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L9 THW is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L9 THW, 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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L9 THW is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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