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RV05 WUJ

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Lng 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,163 mi
Last recorded206,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WUJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLng
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 206,163 miles

body damage to n/s rear

brake pad warning dash

n/s rear light cluster lens damaged/missing, but been repaired with lens tape

Fail 25 Jun 2015 206,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

body damage to n/s rear

brake pad warning on dash

n/s rear outter light cluster lens damage/missing, but been repaired with lens tape

n/s rear parking brake not locking out

o/s rear parking brake lazy and not locking out

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2014 177,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 177,644 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 158,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 158,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,387 miles

o/s rear treadstarting to get low

rear brake pads worn and on limit

Fail 23 Sep 2013 139,387 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear treadstarting to get low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 136,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 134,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2012 134,115 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 127,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 127,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,091 miles

High level stoplight not working

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,355 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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RV05 WUJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 WUJ, 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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RV05 WUJ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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