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LS55 PJS

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PJS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,293 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 105,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,609 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,609 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,939 miles

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

n/s mirror slight damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,031 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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LS55 PJS is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJS, 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 LS55 PJS registered?

LS55 PJS is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LS55 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 PJS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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