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DG54 WKR

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,327 mi
Last recorded48,327 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 WKR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,327 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 48,313 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 48,305 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,259 miles

Coolant low

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 47,836 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,614 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,334 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 30,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,292 miles

osr tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,172 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,561 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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DG54 WKR is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black 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 DG54 WKR, 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 DG54 WKR registered?

DG54 WKR is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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