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KG04 VGZ

2004 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 VGZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,401 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,583 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all front suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all front suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 59,386 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at the rear of the arm marked yellow is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust joins at silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak of exhaust gases marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust joins at the rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing the screen

Fail 23 Mar 2022 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak of exhaust gases marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust joins at the rear silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf wheel has slight bind when turning wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,911 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,590 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly inner shoulder

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread/rear headlamp height control unit insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,833 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,063 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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KG04 VGZ is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG04 VGZ, 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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KG04 VGZ is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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