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YL53 NVE

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,677 mi
Last recorded185,677 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NVE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 185,677 miles

Low tyre pressure warning on dash

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filer pipe badly corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear NSR and OSR inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2026 185,677 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Low tyre pressure warning on dash

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filer pipe badly corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear NSR and OSR inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and vent pipe

Rear NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2025 159,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen in areas (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner faces badly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and vent pipe ()

Rear NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,235 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and vent pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Air suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill/body slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer exhaust putty repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill/body slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2024 136,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - (245/45 18 100Y XL) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and vent pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Air suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill/body slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer exhaust putty repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill/body slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 117,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 110,081 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 106,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 103,114 miles

dash brake warning light flashtng no apparent reason

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YL53 NVE 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 YL53 NVE, 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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YL53 NVE is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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