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Lexus LS 430 statistics

How many Lexus LS 430s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,001 DVSA MOT tests.

Last updated
Records analysed
1,350 LS 430 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 833 −8.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 517 Off the road, not taxed
  • MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 75.3% Cars of the same ages 60.7%
  • Rank by number licensed No. 723 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2007 2,439 licensed
  • Average annual mileage 4,332 miles a year

How many Lexus LS 430s are left in Great Britain?

There were 833 Lexus LS 430s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 517 declared off the road (SORN). That is 65.8% fewer than the peak of 2,439 in 2007.

Lexus LS 430s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers peaked in 2007 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.

Lexus LS 430s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2000 155
2001 798
2002 1,218
2003 1,607
2004 2,011
2005 2,329
2006 2,422
2007 2,439
2008 2,431
2009 2,413
2010 2,357
2011 2,306
2012 2,249
2013 2,179
2014 2,079
2015 1,949
2016 1,871
2017 1,736
2018 1,593
2019 1,484
2020 1,349
2021 1,252
2022 1,122
2023 1,031
2024 918
2025 854
2026 833

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Lexus LS 430 MOT reliability

In 2025, 75.3% of Lexus LS 430 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Lexus LS 430s tested pass 60.7% of the time, so the Lexus LS 430 does better than average for its age, by 14.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 77.9%.

MOT first-time pass rate by age: Lexus LS 430 vs all cars

Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.

MOT first-time pass rate by vehicle age, Lexus LS 430 compared with all cars
Vehicle age Lexus LS 430All cars
20+ years 75.2%61.0%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Most common Lexus LS 430 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Lexus LS 430 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 15.4% of 247 failed tests. 57.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Most common reasons for failure

Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.

Most common specific MOT defects on failed Lexus LS 430 tests, 2025
Defect Share of failed tests
Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 15.4%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks 11.3%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility 8.5%
Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks 7.7%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Brakes 7.7%
Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension 7.3%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes 6.1%
Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 6.1%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes 5.7%
Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure 5.3%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Most common advisories

Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.

Most common MOT advisories on Lexus LS 430 tests, 2025
Advisory Share of tests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres 16.3%
Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension 10.6%
Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks 9.6%
Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes 8.7%
Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure 7.5%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension 6.8%
Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension 5.7%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes 5.5%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes 5.5%
Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres 4.9%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Lexus LS 430 annual mileage

The average Lexus LS 430 covers 4,332 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.

Average annual mileage by age

Average annual mileage of a Lexus LS 430 by vehicle age
Vehicle age Miles a year
20+ years 4,303

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Lexus LS 430 registrations over time

Registrations of Lexus LS 430s for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 687 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.

Registered for the first time, by year

Lexus LS 430s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 687
’02 476
’03 370
’04 433
’05 381
’06 108
’07 2
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 2
’18 2
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Lexus LS 430 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 868 Lexus LS 430s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.7% have an engine of 4,201cc to 4,300cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Lexus LS 430s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
4,201cc to 4,300cc 865 licensed 99.7%
Other sizes 3 licensed 0.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
4,201–4,300cc Petrol 846 97.5%
4,201–4,300cc Other 19 2.2%

Fuel type, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year.

Lexus LS 430s licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year PetrolOther
2014 97.2%2.8%
2015 96.8%3.2%
2016 97.2%2.8%
2017 97.1%2.9%
2018 97.2%2.8%
2019 96.7%3.3%
2020 97.1%2.9%
2021 97.2%2.8%
2022 97.4%2.6%
2023 97.3%2.7%
2024 97.6%2.4%
2025 97.8%2.2%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Lexus LS 430 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Lexus LS 430 from 2001 to 2006. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 23.5 to 24.8 mpg, with CO2 of 270 to 289 g/km.

Official NEDC figures by engine and fuel, listed 2001 to 2006
Engine and fuel Combined mpg CO2 g/km Listed Euro standard Versions
4.3 petrol 23.5–24.8 270–289 2001–2006 Euro 4 3

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated

  • Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
  • Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “LS”, “All Models”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Lexus LS 430 safety recalls

DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Lexus LS 430 since 1992, the first in 2004. The most recent was launched on 25 April 2005.

Engine may stall

Launched 25 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/017 Manufacturer ref. SR60615

Defect
The impeller of the fuel pump sited in the fuel tank may deform. This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and in the worse case the fuel pump may lock which may in turn result in the engine stalling.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pump with a modified part.
Vehicles affected
319 LS 430 vehicles
Built
29 Jul 2003 to 9 Mar 2004
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS LS430”

The other recall

  • 15 Dec 2004 Possible failure of parking brake (223 vehicles)

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus LS 430. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Lexus LS 430 with other Lexus models

Lexus LS 430 compared with other Lexus models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Lexus LS 430 833 −8.0% 517 723 Petrol
Lexus CT 200 29,570 −0.2% 328 196 Hybrid
Lexus NX 300 26,954 −0.9% 338 204 Hybrid
Lexus RX 450 26,406 +1.2% 715 209 Hybrid
Lexus UX 250 19,549 −0.2% 102 243 Hybrid

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 1,350 LS 430 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
MOT results and mileage Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		2025 1,001 MOT tests 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
  • MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
  • DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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