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L4 VCO

2004 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,579 mi
Last recorded161,579 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VCO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 161,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 161,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 155,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,761 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 116,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,612 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

near side front fog lamp n/w

Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,262 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,456 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,349 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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L4 VCO is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L4 VCO, 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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L4 VCO is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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