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FB53 DLJ

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DLJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 114,055 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,622 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 105,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 104,074 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,176 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE'S INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,058 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,555 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES VERY NEAR LIMITS

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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FB53 DLJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FB53 DLJ, 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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FB53 DLJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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