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Lexus LS430 - 2004

224.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS430, model year 2004. Sample size: 280 cars, 619 tests and 1,392 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 280 cars

The Lexus LS430 from 2004 shows a notably lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 225 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 41% better than the average of 382 defects. In terms of mileage trends, the defect rate increases with higher mileage, peaking at nearly 410 defects per 100 vehicles for those over 124,000 miles. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it significantly underperforms compared to averages in these areas. Overall, the LS430 demonstrates a strong reliability profile, especially in critical safety-related categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 280 cars

More model years for Lexus LS430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 45.1% better
90.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 40.2% better
14.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 57.0% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 62.3% better
41.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 31.1% better
215.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 34.0% better
42.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 71.7% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 41.8% better
29.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 533 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 139
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 128
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 128
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10