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MJ04 VXZ

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

189,470 mi
Last recorded189,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VXZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 189,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,193 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 162,193 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 132,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Front exhaust flange corroded but is gas tight

Offside Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,045 miles

Front Both Tyres Worn On Outer Shoulders

Front Wipers Smearing

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,171 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 25 Sep 2007 23,068 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,068 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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MJ04 VXZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MJ04 VXZ, 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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MJ04 VXZ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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