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AK55 BTO

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 164,957 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 164,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 144,572 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link d bushes have slight play in.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf spotlight lens cracked. Not showing sharp edges.

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 26 Aug 2015 131,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,960 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,214 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (APPROX 6-8K)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,214 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (APPROX 6-8K)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,397 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 16 Aug 2011 97,397 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,582 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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AK55 BTO is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK55 BTO, 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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AK55 BTO is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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