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LT55 UGN

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 107,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 99,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,050 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 60,224 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,778 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,770 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 57,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 52,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,594 miles

Cenetr stop lamp may not be opperating

Off side front inner wheel arch missing, electrical components exposed to water and salt,

Off side front tyre NAIL

Off side front tyre near limit

Side wear on front and rera tyre, it needs wheel alignment to fix

Fail 20 May 2011 41,594 miles

Cenetr stop lamp may not be opperating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front inner wheel arch missing, electrical components exposed to water and salt,

Off side front tyre NAIL

Off side front tyre near limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side wear on front and rera tyre, it needs wheel alignment to fix

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,710 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,161 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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LT55 UGN is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT55 UGN, 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 LT55 UGN registered?

LT55 UGN is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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