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RV54 ZRX

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ZRX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 123,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 123,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake locking device ineffective brake pad securing pin insecure (1.1.21 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,916 miles

Parking brake recorded 18%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 117,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake recorded 18%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,023 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box heat shield (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,022 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy rear box heat shield (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 113,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,345 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front 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 2019 109,518 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 109,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,075 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,074 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,643 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 102,643 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,301 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,791 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,791 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,367 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 61,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,843 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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RV54 ZRX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV54 ZRX, 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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RV54 ZRX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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