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K12 KUK

2004 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 KUK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 128,832 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 126,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 126,927 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 113,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,050 miles

Nearside Rear light broken

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,854 miles

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

OSF shock has different damping action to NSF

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

OSF shock has different damping action to NSF

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,244 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,259 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 49,259 miles

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

Dashboard tyre "low pressure" warning light illuminated .

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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K12 KUK is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K12 KUK, 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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K12 KUK is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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