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Lexus LS430 - 2005

195.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS430, model year 2005. Sample size: 274 cars, 551 tests and 1,078 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 274 cars

The Lexus LS430 from 2005 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 196 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 48% better than the average of 376 defects. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes and visibility, where it has half the defect rate compared to average values. The vehicle tends to perform well across various mileage segments, particularly showing fewer defects in the 31,000 to 62,000 miles range. While tyre wear is a common issue, this model shines in its mechanical reliability, suggesting it is a solid choice for buyers seeking lower maintenance concerns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 274 cars

More model years for Lexus LS430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 49.6% better
79.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 32.1% better
15.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 60.2% better
11.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 66.7% better
36.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.3% better
200.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 62.8% better
22.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 38.0% better
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 62.7% better
17.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 158
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 26
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 6