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AJ54 XXL

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,629 mi
Last recorded198,629 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XXL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 198,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 198,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 188,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 170,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 156,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 142,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 142,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/r18 w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,865 miles

Front reg deteriorating

N/S/F tyre low on edges

N/S/R tyre 2mm and low on inner edge

Rear Reg deteriorating

Steering colume has slight play

Wipers smear

Fail 13 Jan 2015 129,865 miles

Front reg deteriorating

N/S/F tyre low on edges

N/S/R tyre 2mm and low on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Reg deteriorating

Steering colume has slight play

Wipers smear

Pass 18 Jan 2014 114,027 miles

chipped in zone

Fail 16 Jan 2014 114,026 miles

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

chipped in zone

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,198 miles

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

Rear discs slight corroision

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,459 miles

front tyres worn on edges

reat tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,269 miles

Front Pads Very low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Pads Approx 4mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,269 miles

Front Pads Very low

Rear Pads Approx 4mm

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,144 miles

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

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

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

adjusted headlight aims

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,972 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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AJ54 XXL is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ54 XXL, 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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AJ54 XXL is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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