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62 DYD

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 DYD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,897 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,572 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,571 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,560 miles

4x tyre slightly cracked /perished

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,296 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,540 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine light on dash

front and rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,540 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine light on dash

front and rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,213 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at centre and tail

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,697 miles

3 Tyres starting to wear on inner edge nearside/ offside front and nearside rear

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,904 miles

monitor tyre wear at very edges/outwith wear indicators

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

large lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,581 miles

monitor front brake pad wear.

monitor tyre wear... <edges of treads>

Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,190 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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62 DYD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 62 DYD, 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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62 DYD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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