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LJ04 TYR

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 TYR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 143,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 139,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 137,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,921 miles

Nearside Front outer wall damage and un even wear

Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer wall damage and un even wear

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 127,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,107 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,107 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 118,286 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 114,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,878 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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LJ04 TYR is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJ04 TYR, 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 LJ04 TYR registered?

LJ04 TYR is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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