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MC05 YAK

2005 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

325,686 mi
Last recorded325,686 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YAK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 325,686 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 325,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 321,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 317,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 312,326 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 307,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 301,465 miles

exhaust leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 294,791 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 294,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 286,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 268,212 miles

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

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

Private hire plate not illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2014 241,259 miles

x2 exhaust rear box slight blow

Fail 23 Oct 2013 213,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 213,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 181,387 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 181,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 156,870 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,958 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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MC05 YAK is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MC05 YAK, 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 MC05 YAK registered?

MC05 YAK is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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