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YA04 LHW

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 LHW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,819 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame front fixing point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame front fixing point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 108,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 104,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 101,385 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,199 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 97,199 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,701 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,494 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,492 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,043 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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YA04 LHW is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YA04 LHW, 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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YA04 LHW is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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