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GY04 TVE

2004 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 TVE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,381 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,257 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 42,059 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 41,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Found necessary to check and inflate ALL tyres prior to Mot Roller brake test.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust rusty

advise sill covers

Fail 9 Oct 2013 30,059 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust rusty

advise sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,929 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 27,798 miles

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

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 24 Sep 2011 27,798 miles

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,400 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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GY04 TVE is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY04 TVE, 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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GY04 TVE is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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