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AF04 GHK

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,340 mi
Last recorded151,340 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GHK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,340 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROSION SUBFRAME ETC

Pass 15 Feb 2024 147,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 143,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 140,048 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,048 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 139,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 135,161 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,741 miles

wear in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,996 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,190 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 123,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,629 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,626 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 113,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,022 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,035 miles

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

side wall damaged on o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,035 miles

side wall damaged on o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2012 89,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 87,545 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES SIDEWALL DAMAGED. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. WATER TOPPED UP, SUSPECT LEAK. TYRE INFLATION LIGHT ON. ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 23 Jul 2011 87,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES SIDEWALL DAMAGED. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. WATER TOPPED UP, SUSPECT LEAK. TYRE INFLATION LIGHT ON. ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,790 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING. ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. N/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,011 miles

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY. ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fail 21 Mar 2009 67,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY. ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,357 miles

advisory chip on n/s of windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2008 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advisory chip on n/s of windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,326 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,167 miles

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

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 GHK is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF04 GHK, 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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AF04 GHK is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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