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FG54 PDO

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,324 mi
Last recorded175,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PDO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 175,324 miles

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

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

both front arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2024 171,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 171,732 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has a hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

tps light on rubber valves fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,946 miles

Front front head lights need polishing

Pass 20 Jul 2022 162,271 miles

Minor play in steering wheel

Offside Front air suspension, minor negative impact on dampening

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 159,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 159,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 158,567 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 155,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,774 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 147,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre low 3mm

tyre presher warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 139,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,545 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 1 Aug 2012 104,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,796 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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FG54 PDO is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG54 PDO, 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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FG54 PDO is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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