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MC05 YHR

2005 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YHR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 180,331 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 173,736 miles

vehicle repairs carried out before , MOT test

Pass 2 Jan 2024 169,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under car surface slight corrosion, rear inner sill ,both sides

Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,171 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,923 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 153,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,603 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,603 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,611 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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MC05 YHR is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC05 YHR, 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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MC05 YHR is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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