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AJZ 833

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 833
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate very corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate very corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40-18 uniroyal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 114,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40-18 uniroyal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,323 miles

Offside Front subframe brace corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,127 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,729 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,976 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,976 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread cracking

cover over outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,787 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,898 miles

NOTE:REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND RESTING ON TOP OF SILENCER

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,430 miles

both rear tyres have cracks between treads

rear silencer top heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,324 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,322 miles

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

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

heat shield top of rear silencer insecure and loose

Pass 21 May 2009 61,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,705 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,220 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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AJZ 833 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJZ 833, 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 AJZ 833 registered?

AJZ 833 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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