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L857 XBX

2005 Lexus Soarer

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,880 mi
Last recorded168,880 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus Soarer156,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 XBX
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 168,880 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 168,799 miles

rear number plate lights showing green light

Fail 20 Mar 2018 168,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear number plate lights showing green light

Pass 31 Mar 2017 168,684 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 168,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 167,660 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 167,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 159,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 158,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 158,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 156,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 156,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 151,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 146,742 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 146,742 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 142,270 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 142,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 135,929 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 128,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 120,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 95,545 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Soarer?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,338
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
fog lamp not working 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
brake binding 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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L857 XBX is a 2005 Lexus Soarer in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 156,265 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 Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L857 XBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L857 XBX registered?

L857 XBX is a 2005 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is L857 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 XBX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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