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GW04 AFY

2004 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

113,514 mi
Last recorded113,514 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 AFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 113,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 108,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,954 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,387 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,540 miles

exhaust system backbox joints badly corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Feb 2014 37,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,882 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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GW04 AFY is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GW04 AFY, 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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What year was GW04 AFY registered?

GW04 AFY is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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