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LS04 LEX

2004 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,053 miles

Offside Front Noise from suspension

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 142,550 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 142,550 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,273 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 135,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,013 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,166 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,750 miles

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,655 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,475 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,847 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

nail in n/s rear tyer close to side wall

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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LS04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 LS04 LEX, 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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What year was LS04 LEX registered?

LS04 LEX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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