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BJ53 OVL

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,378 miles

both track rod end dust covers leaking slightly

front and rear suspension arms corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 93,023 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 87,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 84,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,245 miles

o/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall and is wearing low across tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,077 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge

o/s/front tyre BALD IN INNER TREAD EDGE AND IS BORDER LINE

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,008 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

front brake pads look thin

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,836 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ53 OVL is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 BJ53 OVL, 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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BJ53 OVL is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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