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SO53 ZKW

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,872 mi
Last recorded97,872 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ZKW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 97,833 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,155 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,782 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,577 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,023 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,388 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,625 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,041 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,067 miles

advisory slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,924 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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SO53 ZKW 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 90.9%.

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 SO53 ZKW, 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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SO53 ZKW is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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