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GF54 OBU

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 119,174 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GF54 OBU 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 GF54 OBU, 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 GF54 OBU registered?

GF54 OBU is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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