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RA04 XLE

2004 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,106 mi
Last recorded146,106 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 XLE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 146,106 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 143,704 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 118,791 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2020 110,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 100,902 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2019 100,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,734 miles

A F S light ON

E M L light ON

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear light lens cracked

T R C light ON

Fail 16 Oct 2015 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

A F S light ON

E M L light ON

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear light lens cracked

T R C light ON

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,781 miles

EML warning light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,373 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,256 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 48,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,634 miles

Oil leak

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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RA04 XLE is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Red 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 RA04 XLE, 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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RA04 XLE is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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