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GV54 LNZ

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 LNZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 140,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting around NSR Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 140,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level below minimum

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting around NSR Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,082 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2021 112,854 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 112,850 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2020 109,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,987 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,779 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail within the tread

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,442 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,442 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 61,770 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,738 miles

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

advanced rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2009 34,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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 front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,012 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 27,012 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,521 miles

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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GV54 LNZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV54 LNZ, 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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GV54 LNZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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