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DG04 DFF

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,382 mi
Last recorded98,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 DFF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,302 miles

underneath of vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,196 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroaded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 92,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel filler pipes corroaded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,551 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 89,550 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,400 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,365 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park travel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,475 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,368 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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DG04 DFF is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG04 DFF, 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 DG04 DFF registered?

DG04 DFF is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DG04 DFF safe to buy?

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