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MK08 YKZ

2008 Lexus LS460

Blue Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,406 mi
Last recorded138,406 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus LS46066,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YKZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 138,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 138,406 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 138,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,770 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 136,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass broken.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass broken.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward-most arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass smashed ()

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,437 miles

emmissions not tested as low

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split/poor (8.2.2)

emmissions not tested as low

Pass 24 May 2016 76,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 49,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 38,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,698 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS460?

Based on 6,784 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
5,144
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 55
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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MK08 YKZ is a 2008 Lexus LS460 in Blue with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus LS460 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 66,987 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 LS460 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 YKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS460 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus LS460 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK08 YKZ is a 2008 Lexus LS460, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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