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LS55 XWT

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

188,621 mi
Last recorded188,621 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 188,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 184,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 175,177 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 169,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 167,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 165,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 165,685 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 158,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 158,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 157,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 147,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 128,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,333 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,795 miles

covers fitted top engine . front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,170 miles

large top engine covers also sump and centre cover

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,085 miles

top engine cover fitted also sump/centre and side covers fitted under vehicle . both rear tyres centre tread getting low o/s3mm n/s 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,165 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,242 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 21,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,349 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 XWT is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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