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GP04 NFL

2004 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 NFL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,143 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 47,143 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 41,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,841 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded all over but not weakened

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,574 miles

skid control light illuminated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

skid control light illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre nearing legal limit, and showing signs of possible tread separation. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also nearing legal limit, and showing signs of possible tread separation. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,554 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre badly perised

Offside rear tyre badly perised

Fail 30 Jun 2017 34,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Polish required (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Polish required (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre badly perised

Offside rear tyre badly perised

Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,954 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,954 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,966 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,966 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2012 25,979 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,908 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 14,451 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 May 2008 14,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,118 miles

front and rear brake pads half worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads half worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GP04 NFL is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 83,310 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP04 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP04 NFL is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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