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ET53 HVG

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HVG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 100,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,500 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 98,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,646 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,914 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 95,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 95,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,246 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges 2.mm

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,950 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,385 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,410 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin outside edge 2.mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,422 miles

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)

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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ET53 HVG is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET53 HVG, 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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ET53 HVG is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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