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FM04 CBX

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 CBX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,666 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components suffering corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s sills obscured by plastic covers preventing proper inspection

underside fitted with plastic covers preventing proper inspection of underside and some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components suffering corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s sills obscured by plastic covers preventing proper inspection

underside fitted with plastic covers preventing proper inspection of underside and some underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator 245/45/18

Fail 5 May 2017 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator 245/45/18

advice o/s air suspension unit damp

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 72,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to check properly

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 14 May 2012 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,663 miles

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

advisory both front tyres feathered

advisory n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,663 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered

advisory n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,265 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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FM04 CBX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FM04 CBX, 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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FM04 CBX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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