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DG05 MKK

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MKK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,360 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 124,419 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,720 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,720 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,183 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,001 miles

o/s + n/s/front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2017 104,978 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s/front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,870 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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DG05 MKK is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG05 MKK, 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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DG05 MKK is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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