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2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,554 mi
Last recorded52,554 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 LH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,804 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 32,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,079 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,750 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,466 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,511 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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51 LH is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 51 LH, 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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51 LH is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is 51 LH safe to buy?

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