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MB04 EFK

2004 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,307 mi
Last recorded174,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 EFK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 174,307 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 170,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread- very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 165,936 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 161,913 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 157,896 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 153,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear innersills rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2021 153,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear innersills rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2020 150,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,077 miles

Nearside Rear heat sheild inscure

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,395 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 137,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,532 miles

o/s/r parking brake could be better

Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r parking brake could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,855 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,780 miles

all tyres worn on sholders

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,745 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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MB04 EFK is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MB04 EFK, 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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MB04 EFK is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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