CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE53 GYW

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,498 mi
Last recorded121,498 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GYW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,498 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 121,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2025 121,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 119,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,424 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 118,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,711 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 106,711 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 106,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,153 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 77,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,793 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
Full Lexus LS430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE53 GYW is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OE53 GYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE53 GYW?

You can check the full history of OE53 GYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE53 GYW registered?

OE53 GYW is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is OE53 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 GYW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE53 GYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE53 GYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.