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FF04 JVL

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,184 mi
Last recorded131,184 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 JVL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 128,025 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,180 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,549 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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FF04 JVL is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FF04 JVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FF04 JVL registered?

FF04 JVL is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is FF04 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF04 JVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FF04 JVL have outstanding finance?

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