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GV54 LHM

2004 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 LHM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,725 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine management light on

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both offside and nearside (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front non-obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,321 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 83,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,051 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded, scored, and pitted.

front brake callipers slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre has a saligt tear on outer sidewall. o/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall. n/s/r tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,659 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,218 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,626 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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GV54 LHM is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV54 LHM, 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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GV54 LHM is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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