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SL54 FNP

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 FNP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 96,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,797 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 91,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,036 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,019 miles

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

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

engine coolant low

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

engine coolant low

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/45r18w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

engine coolant low

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,927 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,256 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,203 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,871 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,752 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,781 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,434 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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SL54 FNP is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SL54 FNP, 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 SL54 FNP registered?

SL54 FNP is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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