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AC04 GFY

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,105 mi
Last recorded163,105 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 GFY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,105 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 160,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 122,257 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,924 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,141 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

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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AC04 GFY is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC04 GFY, 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 22 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC04 GFY registered?

AC04 GFY is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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