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HY53 CKP

2004 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,927 mi
Last recorded163,927 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CKP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 163,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 157,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 141,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 137,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 137,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 123,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 117,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 110,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 101,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside number plate lamp bulb not working at start of test but started to work during test.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,185 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 91,185 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 82,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,347 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 1 Jun 2011 76,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,675 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 14 Feb 2008 51,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HY53 CKP is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HY53 CKP, 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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HY53 CKP is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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