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MV04 VBJ

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,542 mi
Last recorded164,542 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VBJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 164,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 156,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 156,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,088 miles

Central Light not working

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 127,215 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 109,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside surface corrosion on various components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 96,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 96,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 87,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,902 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,188 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)

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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MV04 VBJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze 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 MV04 VBJ, 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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MV04 VBJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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