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BU54 XOX

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XOX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,222 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 89,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,346 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/R18 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/R18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,725 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,479 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,525 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,525 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,960 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,960 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,379 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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BU54 XOX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU54 XOX, 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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BU54 XOX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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