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AK04 FMJ

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FMJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,486 miles

Rear subframe brace corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame braces corroded both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,612 miles

Rear rear o/s and n/s general light corrosion .

Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear rear o/s and n/s general light corrosion .

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 72,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,643 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,785 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking inbetween tread

nsr tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,949 miles

nearside front suspension sensor broken away from mounting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,761 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,761 miles

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

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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AK04 FMJ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK04 FMJ, 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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AK04 FMJ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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