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FA05 WUM

2005 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WUM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,509 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,920 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,096 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,257 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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,915 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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FA05 WUM 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 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 FA05 WUM, 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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What year was FA05 WUM registered?

FA05 WUM is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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