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SN04 VMC

2004 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VMC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,980 miles

Offside Front brake pad warning wire twisted together.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear high level stop lamp in operative

Fail 4 Sep 2021 105,837 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed twisted the wrong way (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake pad wire twisted together

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,122 miles

Exhaust emissions only just reached upper lambda limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 102,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions only just reached upper lambda limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,122 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,416 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2014 95,163 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 95,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 92,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 92,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 90,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 87,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 81,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,035 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advisory both front tyres badly feathered

advisory small chips all over windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,300 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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SN04 VMC is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN04 VMC, 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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SN04 VMC is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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