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SH04 EWA

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

194,712 mi
Last recorded194,712 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EWA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 194,712 miles

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

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 to front heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2024 192,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 192,289 miles

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

full under the vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 192,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

full under the vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 186,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 181,203 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 161,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 150,039 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,446 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,074 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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SH04 EWA 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 86.4%.

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 SH04 EWA, 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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SH04 EWA is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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