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EJ04 FDF

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FDF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,213 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre has deep cracking on inner wall

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,202 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,189 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,034 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,543 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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EJ04 FDF is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 EJ04 FDF, 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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EJ04 FDF is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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