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L400 RKB

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RKB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 132,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,451 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 129,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,080 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 15 Sep 2020 112,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 23 Sep 2019 108,620 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,257 miles

both front tyres wearing on onside edges no cord at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,620 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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L400 RKB is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L400 RKB, 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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L400 RKB is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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