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C3 KCP

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 KCP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,493 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 89,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 78,656 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop-shaft rear coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 78,656 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop-shaft rear coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 78,646 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

auxilary belt heavily cracked

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,347 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,027 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 70,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,826 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,093 miles

both front tyres has cracking on tread depth

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,827 miles

Coolant level on min limit

Rear brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,035 miles

2 splits in o\s front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic outer cover sills fitted/large plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,578 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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C3 KCP 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 C3 KCP, 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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C3 KCP is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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