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AK56 AXO

2006 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,918 mi
Last recorded163,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus LS43086,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AXO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 163,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

foot brake for parking brake long travel

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 7 Oct 2019 163,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

foot brake for parking brake long travel

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 21 Jan 2019 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 163,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on rear inner sills/floor

Pass 14 Dec 2017 156,301 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2017 156,301 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2016 150,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

beam deflectors fitted

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2016 150,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

beam deflectors fitted

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

traction light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 140,592 miles

Offside Front suspension lower than nearside front at time of test.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 140,592 miles

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

Offside Front suspension lower than nearside front at time of test.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 130,632 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 115,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,149 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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AK56 AXO is a 2006 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 86,594 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 AK56 AXO, 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 20 years old, this Lexus LS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 AXO is a 2006 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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