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RG04 AZL

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,797 mi
Last recorded176,797 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 AZL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,233cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 176,797 miles

Offside park brake low

Pass 13 Mar 2025 171,669 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 171,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 169,139 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 167,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 164,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 159,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 157,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 151,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 149,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 143,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 139,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 135,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,242 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 94,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,811 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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RG04 AZL is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RG04 AZL, 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 RG04 AZL registered?

RG04 AZL is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for RG04 AZL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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