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MJ04 UCA

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,889 mi
Last recorded173,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 UCA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 173,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 169,526 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 169,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 166,211 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 166,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 160,156 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)

slight exhaust blow on both rear boxes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 152,298 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 145,831 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 137,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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MJ04 UCA is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ04 UCA, 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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MJ04 UCA is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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