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2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,771 mi
Last recorded177,771 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CSV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 175,960 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 175,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 166,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 161,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front suspension unit has a misting of oil

offside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Feb 2015 143,620 miles

nearside front suspension unit has a light misting of oil

slight imbalance on front wheels

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2015 143,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

nearside front suspension unit has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 137,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,780 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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MM53 CSV is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM53 CSV, 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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MM53 CSV is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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