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LS55 LMM

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,841 mi
Last recorded163,841 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LMM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 162,381 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 162,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,309 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Fail 4 Nov 2022 159,309 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 5 Nov 2021 157,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,200 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,427 miles

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are worn very low.

O/S/R tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm) and is in poor condition.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,573 miles

Both rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).

Front brake pads are worn low.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,540 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 133,134 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 21 Oct 2016 133,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,004 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

Rear outer brake pads are worn very low.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,874 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 123,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 89,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 62,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LS55 LMM is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS55 LMM, 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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LS55 LMM is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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