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102 JN

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,536 mi
Last recorded71,536 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 JN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,536 miles

Front Suspension components corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2025 71,535 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components corroding

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,130 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 70,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 68,947 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 68,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 68,073 miles

exhaust blowing in multiple places and very poor condition

heatshield above rear silencer insecure

most suspension components very rusty, and/or perishing

vehicle has been undercoated so unable to inspect most components properly

Pass 24 May 2021 66,956 miles

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2021 66,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and its corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,071 miles

the whole vehicle underneath covered in surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 58,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,476 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 43,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,891 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,297 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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102 JN is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,512 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 SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 102 JN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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102 JN is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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