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RF05 XMZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,778 mi
Last recorded133,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XMZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,778 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 133,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,270 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,154 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,134 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 15 Oct 2008 33,444 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,323 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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RF05 XMZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF05 XMZ, 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 RF05 XMZ registered?

RF05 XMZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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