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RK55 SBO

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 SBO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 140,981 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 135,377 miles

Front & rear suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail exhaust silencer heat shield missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 6 Oct 2023 129,709 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail exhaust silencer heat shield missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,141 miles

Offside tail exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 2 Sep 2022 110,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged crushed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure gas pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside tail exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,599 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,882 miles

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,045 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r silencer breaking up inside

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,049 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,626 miles

Both wipers smear slightly.

Lip and corrosion on front brake discs.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge.

Slight play at steering column.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,134 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)

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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RK55 SBO is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK55 SBO, 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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RK55 SBO is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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