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MW53 LEX

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,539 mi
Last recorded85,539 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 85,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 53,274 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 53,274 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,995 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 314,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,107 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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MW53 LEX is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MW53 LEX, 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 MW53 LEX registered?

MW53 LEX is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MW53 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 LEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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