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RL53 TSZ

2004 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,923 mi
Last recorded268,923 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 TSZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 268,923 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 268,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 263,919 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear sills at chassis seam slightly crushed and rusting both sides

Fail 20 Oct 2015 261,078 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working High level brake lamp. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Obstruction. Could not check seat belts.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 249,868 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 249,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 238,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 217,622 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 204,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2012 190,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 166,851 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 166,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 150,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 129,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,176 miles

both front tyres have cuts on outer side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,581 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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RL53 TSZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL53 TSZ, 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 RL53 TSZ registered?

RL53 TSZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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