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CR02 TAM

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,247 mi
Last recorded185,247 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 TAM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 185,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 182,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 176,609 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 169,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 162,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 146,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 135,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 91,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,894 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,890 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight fluid leak from nearside rear suspension pipe/hose

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,265 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,532 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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CR02 TAM is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CR02 TAM, 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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CR02 TAM is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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