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LS04 LXS

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,169 mi
Last recorded74,169 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 LXS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 74,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 67,493 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,352 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,689 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 20,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,332 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 17,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,168 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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LS04 LXS is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LS04 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

LS04 LXS is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LS04 LXS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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