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HJ04 VBX

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VBX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 135,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 122,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,808 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Hazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Hazed (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,218 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes wear

n/s & o/s front tyres low shoulders/cut sidewalls

n/s & o/s rear upper suspension balljoints wear

n/s/r lower front suspension arm damaged/misshaped

n/s/r tyre bald shoulder

o/s/r exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes wear

n/s & o/s front tyres low shoulders/cut sidewalls

n/s & o/s rear upper suspension balljoints wear

n/s/r lower front suspension arm damaged/misshaped

n/s/r tyre bald shoulder

o/s/r exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,587 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,523 miles

centre stoplight not working

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,992 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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HJ04 VBX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ04 VBX, 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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HJ04 VBX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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