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SY53 EHV

2004 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,403 mi
Last recorded186,403 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EHV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 186,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 186,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 181,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 176,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 171,148 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 171,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 149,815 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 149,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 128,440 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 127,917 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,826 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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SY53 EHV is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY53 EHV, 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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SY53 EHV is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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