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MH04 TMX

2004 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,434 mi
Last recorded146,434 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 TMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,927 miles

Entire underside of vehicle and components coated in underseal or similar

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,754 miles

Entire underside and components coated in thick under seal or similar

Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 114,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,687 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 106,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 81,497 miles

near side front suspension is lower than off side and requires attention

Fail 20 May 2015 81,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front suspension is lower than off side and requires attention

Pass 27 May 2014 74,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,665 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,212 miles

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 28 Aug 2008 25,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,049 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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MH04 TMX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MH04 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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