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GY04 GAX

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,202 mi
Last recorded158,202 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GAX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 158,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 156,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 153,974 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 142,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,768 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 131,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,999 miles

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 26 Mar 2016 110,864 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 110,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,398 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,398 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,252 miles

lip at front discs

monitor tyre wear ..especially nearside front.. 0mm at outer edge

rear discs appear slightly worn.. would benefit a full brake check

slight play at steering column

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,514 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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GY04 GAX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY04 GAX, 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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What year was GY04 GAX registered?

GY04 GAX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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