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KT54 RYU

2004 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 RYU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 108,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 105,123 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,447 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 103,447 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,906 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lenses are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,318 miles

Front Headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,698 miles

Engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear plate faded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,771 miles

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

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

exhaust fixings corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,500 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,314 miles

engine management light is on indicating a fault

exhaust heat shields are rattling

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,987 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,337 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner/outer treads wearing low.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 21,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KT54 RYU is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KT54 RYU, 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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KT54 RYU is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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