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RA54 JWW

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 JWW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2023 149,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,886 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inopp

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

Nearside Rear park brake low - Borderline

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 135,023 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,489 miles

Offside front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn at inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 125,489 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn at inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 101,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear tyre wear on inside edge

Tyre pressure monitor light on but not indicating a system malfunction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Offside rear tyre wear on inside edge

Tyre pressure monitor light on but not indicating a system malfunction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,468 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,523 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre,outer sidewall.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,047 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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RA54 JWW is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RA54 JWW, 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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RA54 JWW is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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