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VU54 ZGJ

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,913 mi
Last recorded177,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZGJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 177,913 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens broken.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 176,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens broken.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 176,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 176,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 175,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 175,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 175,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 174,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 174,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 174,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 148,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 148,509 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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VU54 ZGJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU54 ZGJ, 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 VU54 ZGJ registered?

VU54 ZGJ is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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