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RA05 YBZ

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YBZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 151,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 139,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP 245/45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP 245/45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP 245/45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,829 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 119,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,125 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,858 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 69,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,707 miles

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

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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RA05 YBZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RA05 YBZ, 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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RA05 YBZ is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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