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AB04 GRB

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

372,871 mi
Last recorded372,871 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 GRB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 372,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2 5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted as std not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2017 372,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2 5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted as std not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 367,481 miles

Rear bothsides metal brakepipes have had a protective coating put on them not allowing a full inspection.

advise under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Fail 30 Jul 2016 367,234 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Pass 20 Jun 2015 362,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise on engine oil leak

slight oil leak nearside steering

Fail 15 May 2015 362,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise on engine oil leak

advise on slight oil leak nearside steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2014 356,800 miles

n/s numberplate light poor

Fail 31 Mar 2014 356,800 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

n/s numberplate light poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 354,088 miles

N/S number plate lamp dim

N/S of screen has large crack in it (top)

N/S/F side light dim

There is a deep cut in N/S/F tyre side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 346,801 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 346,800 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 317,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 317,469 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 231,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 160,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 158,850 miles

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

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

damage to front plate

Fail 13 Mar 2009 158,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage to front plate

Pass 11 Mar 2008 131,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 131,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,015 miles

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

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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AB04 GRB is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AB04 GRB, 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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AB04 GRB is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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