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L8 XUR

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,183 mi
Last recorded207,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XUR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 207,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 207,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Down pipe bolts missing major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 200,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 199,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 198,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 197,924 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 192,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 180,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 166,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 166,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,245 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet sturts weak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 118,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,038 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,117 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,864 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 13 May 2008 17,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,135 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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L8 XUR is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L8 XUR, 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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What year was L8 XUR registered?

L8 XUR is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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