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MV04 VBT

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VBT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,156 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded nearside & offside rear

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded nearside & offside rear

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,399 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,399 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 109,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,236 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,259 miles

slight movement and wear in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,877 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,544 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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MV04 VBT is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MV04 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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