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E16 ARN

2004 Lexus LS430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

138,385 mi
Last recorded138,385 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 ARN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 138,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 138,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 133,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded along brake hub and attachments (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front nd rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 133,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded along brake hub and attachments (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front nd rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,940 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,080 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,599 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,463 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 126,478 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,554 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 77,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 77,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 125,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,654 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 120,214 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear covering testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,409 miles

front to rear undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,201 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,987 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,935 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,200 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside front outer side wall cut

nearside headlight steamed up

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear back box exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,381 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,337 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,347 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,036 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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E16 ARN is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 E16 ARN, 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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E16 ARN is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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