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AR05 DKJ

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 125,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 111,562 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort only just meat the minimun effort needed

Fail 19 Apr 2024 111,558 miles

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification vsc light on dash indicates a fault (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake effort only just meat the minimun effort needed

Pass 8 Feb 2023
Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover's fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 63,073 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 59,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AR05 DKJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR05 DKJ, 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 AR05 DKJ registered?

AR05 DKJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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