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MW04 GNP

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

214,232 mi
Last recorded214,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 GNP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 214,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside rear

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 213,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 210,787 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler tube corroded

slight knock from steering when rocking steering wheel

Fail 3 Jan 2024 210,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler tube corroded

slight knock from steering when rocking steering wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2023 203,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 198,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 188,187 miles

Fuel filler neck slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 166,596 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 155,658 miles

both front wishbone bushes split slightly

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2016 155,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

both front wishbone bushes split slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 153,895 miles

slight exaust blow back box2

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,513 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 117,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,511 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW04 GNP is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze 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 MW04 GNP, 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 MW04 GNP registered?

MW04 GNP is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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