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EO55 RFZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,149 mi
Last recorded250,149 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RFZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 250,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 248,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 248,097 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 242,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust small leak n/s y pipe

Pass 24 Jul 2018 238,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 231,625 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 231,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 229,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 215,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 215,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 197,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r hub

slight play in o/s/r hub

Fail 15 Jun 2012 197,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r hub

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 21 Jun 2011 170,696 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 146,935 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 146,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,543 miles

stone chip on screen outside zone A

Fail 5 Aug 2009 119,543 miles

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

stone chip on screen outside zone A

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,035 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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EO55 RFZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO55 RFZ, 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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EO55 RFZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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