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CJ04 RLZ

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,744 mi
Last recorded144,744 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 RLZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 140,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 133,049 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 133,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,397 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,670 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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CJ04 RLZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CJ04 RLZ, 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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CJ04 RLZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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