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LM05 OAA

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,178 mi
Last recorded160,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 OAA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 160,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers restricting inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2025 159,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting( inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,203 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 12 Dec 2023 148,203 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside poor dip pattern

Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,317 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 9 Dec 2022 139,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 136,447 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp to shock absorber....... (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv rear plate getting poor condition.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 129,333 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,599 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,073 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,493 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 104,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,101 miles

both front tyres on the limit

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,213 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 49,035 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 49,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,547 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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LM05 OAA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM05 OAA, 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 LM05 OAA registered?

LM05 OAA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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