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A12 KKM

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,779 mi
Last recorded174,779 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KKM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 174,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 167,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 164,754 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 162,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 144,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,330 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 137,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 134,250 miles

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

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

corrosion and rust to underbody

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 113,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,543 miles

rear pads low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,905 miles

front & rear tyres low

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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A12 KKM is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 A12 KKM, 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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A12 KKM is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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