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YV04 FHS

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

197,777 mi
Last recorded197,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FHS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 197,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 192,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2024 192,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2023 186,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 179,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 179,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 175,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 170,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 168,928 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 168,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 165,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 163,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,227 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 140,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,316 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 134,279 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,071 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 125,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 116,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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YV04 FHS is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YV04 FHS, 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 YV04 FHS registered?

YV04 FHS is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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