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LR05 AXA

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,926 mi
Last recorded195,926 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AXA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 195,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around rear suspension system

Pass 25 Nov 2024 195,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 195,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Branch area of exhaust. ( unable to fully ascertain due to heat shielding ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 194,412 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 194,398 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker placed on plates reducing numeral / letter spacing. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker placed on plates reducing numeral / letter spacing. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside & Offside branches of Centre Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 192,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 189,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 185,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 168,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 143,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 131,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,642 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 119,642 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 9 May 2014 109,135 miles

play detected on steering wheel strong advisory

Pass 22 May 2013 92,306 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2012 76,741 miles

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

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,456 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,847 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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LR05 AXA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze 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 LR05 AXA, 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 LR05 AXA registered?

LR05 AXA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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