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RK04 CUY

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,979 mi
Last recorded172,979 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 CUY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 172,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 167,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 144,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust blow, not affecting emissions

Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust blow, not affecting emissions

Pass 5 May 2018 119,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,260 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 17 Aug 2007 20,428 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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RK04 CUY is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RK04 CUY, 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 RK04 CUY registered?

RK04 CUY is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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