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GD53 LGU

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,523 mi
Last recorded213,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 LGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 213,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 212,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 195,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 184,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 184,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 171,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 168,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 164,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 157,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,198 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 15 Jan 2014 126,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,344 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs slightly worn and edges rusted

nearside and offside front tyre inner edges started to go out of shape

nearside and offside rear inner tyre treads going out of shape and perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front inner brake discs worn and rusted edges

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside and offside front tyre inner edges started to go out of shape

nearside and offside rear inner tyre treads going out of shape and perishing

nearside and offside rear outer brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,108 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,165 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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GD53 LGU is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GD53 LGU, 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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GD53 LGU is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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