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HG54 BBE

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,852 mi
Last recorded185,852 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BBE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 185,852 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 181,006 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 180,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 176,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 171,846 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 167,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 163,375 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower part of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower part of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 162,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 159,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 138,638 miles

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

puncture light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 138,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

puncture light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,167 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,168 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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HG54 BBE is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG54 BBE, 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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HG54 BBE is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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