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AK04 VPF

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VPF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,355 miles

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint bracket bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake pad pin spring missing

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,842 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,201 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,308 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,232 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK04 VPF 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK04 VPF, 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 AK04 VPF registered?

AK04 VPF is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AK04 VPF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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