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RJ54 EUC

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,964 mi
Last recorded188,964 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 EUC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 188,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 188,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 178,454 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded also fuel tank ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 171,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 158,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 147,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 132,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,674 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,513 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 90,187 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 90,150 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2012 79,682 miles

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

monitor rear brake pad wear

Pass 26 May 2011 68,151 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 68,151 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 56,221 miles

high level brake light inop

monitor rear brake wear

smear at front wipers

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,329 miles

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

front wipers smearing slight

small cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,985 miles

offside front and spare tyres worn at edges of treads

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,196 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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RJ54 EUC is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ54 EUC, 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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RJ54 EUC is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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