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RK04 NZG

2004 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,777 mi
Last recorded184,777 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 184,777 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 183,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust boxes corroded with holes in them

Pass 25 Jul 2020 181,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 181,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 177,865 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 177,798 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 173,058 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r anti roll bar D-bush worn

Fail 14 May 2018 172,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 165,711 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 157,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 143,605 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 138,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 133,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,167 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,486 miles

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

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

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 NZG is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RK04 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

RK04 NZG is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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