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GP04 EPU

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,627 mi
Last recorded199,627 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 EPU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 199,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 178,653 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 178,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 162,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 162,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,493 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 129,079 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,079 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,693 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 91,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,452 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear 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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GP04 EPU is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GP04 EPU, 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 GP04 EPU registered?

GP04 EPU is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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