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LS51 MSS

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MSS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,587 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,569 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,544 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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surface rust on front and rear suspension and brake parts

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,521 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,987 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 78,983 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,280 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,734 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,602 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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LS51 MSS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS51 MSS, 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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LS51 MSS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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