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BJ53 OVD

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,773 mi
Last recorded166,773 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 166,773 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged - no cords exposed

Fail 7 Aug 2008 166,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged - no cords exposed

Fail 2 Jan 2007 139,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 125,035 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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BJ53 OVD is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ53 OVD, 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 BJ53 OVD registered?

BJ53 OVD is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is BJ53 OVD safe to buy?

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