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AF04 FWB

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FWB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 137,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,436 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,035 miles

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

the eml light is displayed

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light is displayed

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,684 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating 60 percent (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads but outer pads have lots of material left (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light is displayed

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,451 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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AF04 FWB is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF04 FWB, 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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What year was AF04 FWB registered?

AF04 FWB is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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