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DA04 BTY

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 BTY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 159,347 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 159,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 157,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2021 157,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2020 156,078 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 156,061 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 153,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 142,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,145 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 117,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 117,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,387 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 10 Feb 2012 99,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,050 miles

Brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Feb 2009 69,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,940 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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DA04 BTY is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 BTY, 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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DA04 BTY is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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