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GV54 VZK

2004 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus GS43083,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VZK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer (Both) outer skins corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2022 90,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer (Both) outer skins corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,456 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Located on "Y" pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 74,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,938 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 54,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,328 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,747 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 37,995 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,455 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 28,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,323 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GV54 VZK is a 2004 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 83,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV54 VZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV54 VZK is a 2004 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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