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GU54 ZGA

2004 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,696 mi
Last recorded127,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZGA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 127,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 114,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 105,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2016 101,119 miles

1 of 5 bulbs inop high level brake lamp

noise from both rear wheels when spun possibly brake related

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1 of 5 bulbs inop high level brake lamp

noise from both rear wheels when spun possibly brake related

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 88,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Bonnet not securing in latched position

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,922 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,955 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,190 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 59,190 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,062 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,264 miles

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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GU54 ZGA is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU54 ZGA, 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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GU54 ZGA is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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