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FM04 NFD

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NFD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 150,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 147,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns parking brake efficiency low

nsr inner sill distorted

osr inner sill distorted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

guards covering underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2020 144,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 134,183 miles

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,997 miles

front brake discs have corrosion in inner face

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,743 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight travel in osf shock absorber

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,852 miles

slight travel in osf shock absorber

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jun 2011 59,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,262 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,895 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 NFD is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black 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 FM04 NFD, 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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What year was FM04 NFD registered?

FM04 NFD is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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