MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Under body suspensions parts slight corroded
under body suspensions parts slight corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f wiper blade smears screen
o/s/f wiper blade split
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f o/s/f wiper blades split
front pads wearing thin
front tyres worn close to legal limit
wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?
Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 XLK is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SJ05 XLK, 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 SJ05 XLK registered?
SJ05 XLK is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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