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MH04 LSJ

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,315 mi
Last recorded196,315 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 LSJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 196,315 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray & underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 180,853 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 180,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 154,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 114,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 114,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 May 2017 105,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2015 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2014 77,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,384 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,169 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,169 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,952 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 16,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 16,243 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

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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MH04 LSJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MH04 LSJ, 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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MH04 LSJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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