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KW04 XLA

2004 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,194 mi
Last recorded146,194 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XLA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 143,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 143,798 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 140,107 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2018 140,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,655 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 136,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 123,526 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 113,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 113,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,579 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,086 miles

ADVISE both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,903 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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KW04 XLA is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW04 XLA, 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 KW04 XLA registered?

KW04 XLA is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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