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AU04 VZC

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,559 mi
Last recorded56,559 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VZC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 56,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,198 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,198 miles

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,911 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Superficial tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,288 miles

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 25 Feb 2009 24,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,837 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 19 Feb 2007 16,643 miles

Inner edge of treads of nearside and offside front tyres displaying wear.

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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AU04 VZC 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 90.9%.

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 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 AU04 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU04 VZC?

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What year was AU04 VZC registered?

AU04 VZC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AU04 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 VZC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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