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R1 AKJ

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

334,767 mi
Last recorded334,767 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 334,767 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive + Rear Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 306,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 297,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 297,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 291,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 290,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 279,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 257,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 233,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 214,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 197,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 197,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 172,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 172,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 157,771 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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R1 AKJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R1 AKJ, 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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R1 AKJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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