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SMF 7Y

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 7Y
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,726 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,708 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,972 miles

1 of 2 offside rear position lamps inoperative

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,971 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

1 of 2 offside rear position lamps inoperative

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,500 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,230 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 10 Oct 2011 51,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,725 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has slight damege

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,998 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,419 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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SMF 7Y is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey 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 SMF 7Y, 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 SMF 7Y registered?

SMF 7Y is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is SMF 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMF 7Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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