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R4 FWA

2005 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,998 mi
Last recorded39,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus LS43084,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 FWA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,081 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,268 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,033 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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R4 FWA is a 2005 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 FWA, 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 R4 FWA registered?

R4 FWA is a 2005 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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