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BF04 VLN

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VLN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,865 miles

Front suspension areas corroded

Rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,042 miles

Nearside headlight level sensor stiff in operation

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,579 miles

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

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

Suspension and suspension components mounting corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,521 miles

Suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,940 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,394 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,319 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,672 miles

Exhaust joints corroding

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 9 Feb 2016 92,635 miles

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

Rear exhaust joints corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,129 miles

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

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

exhaust joins around centre pipes/tail pipes heavily corroded. no leaks present

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads 50-60% worn

inner sidewall of rear tyres splitting.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,220 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

front pads 60% worn

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,218 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,217 miles

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

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

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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BF04 VLN 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 95.2%.

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 BF04 VLN, 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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BF04 VLN is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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