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J96 LPV

2004 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,448 mi
Last recorded151,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 LPV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,448 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged and cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear anti roll bar has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2025 151,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged and cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear anti roll bar has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 150,155 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 145,110 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 145,107 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 135,567 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,882 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick virtually down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,104 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,805 miles

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on outer edges. suggest replacement.

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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J96 LPV is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J96 LPV, 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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J96 LPV is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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