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LR05 OSA

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OSA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,248 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 125,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 112,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 97,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pips cant check due to being covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pips cant check due to being covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,499 miles

front number plate deteriorating but still readable

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,305 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 21 Mar 2016 71,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,258 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 8 Apr 2010 34,439 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,202 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 OSA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

LR05 OSA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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