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LK05 RHO

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RHO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,821 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,578 miles

Nearside Rear wing to sills damage

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2023 79,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing to sills damage

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake pedal has limited reserve travel.

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,621 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 22,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,860 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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LK05 RHO is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 RHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 RHO is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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