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LK55 OBA

2005 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,201 mi
Last recorded173,201 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 173,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 164,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 156,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 150,927 miles

Offside CAT to centre section flange corroded and beginning to break up

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 138,615 miles

Both rear tyres worn plus cracking/perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 130,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,659 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,957 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,684 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 87,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 87,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,852 miles

NOT ALL TESTABLE ITEMS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE DUE TO VARIOUS HEATSHIELDS & ANTI-SPLASH GUARDS FITTED TO THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF TEST.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is on the minimum legal limit now.(Replacement is advised)

Offside & Nearside front tyres are on yhe minimum legal limt on the inner & outer portions of the tyres NOW.(Replacement is advised.)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,544 miles

NOT ALL TESTABLE ITEMS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE DUE TO VARIUOS HEATSHIELDS & ANTI-SPLASH GUARDS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,466 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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LK55 OBA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK55 OBA, 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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LK55 OBA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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