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BD04 TFY

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,142 mi
Last recorded202,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TFY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 202,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 199,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 198,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 198,501 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 195,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 195,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 193,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 187,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 179,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 176,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 159,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 159,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 140,428 miles

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

front wipers smearing

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,553 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 97,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,803 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 48,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,724 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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BD04 TFY is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BD04 TFY, 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 BD04 TFY registered?

BD04 TFY is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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