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NKZ 3974

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 3974
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 178,850 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 178,850 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 173,073 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,991 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,579 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 146,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,397 miles

Offside Front tyre tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 128,550 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light on dash won't turn off (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,033 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,763 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres very low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,794 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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NKZ 3974 is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NKZ 3974, 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 NKZ 3974 registered?

NKZ 3974 is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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