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BV04 RNX

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RNX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe connection to lower part. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 113,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp adjusting unit loose. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe connection to lower part. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,204 miles

Brake warning light is on.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 99,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Electrical unit bracket has sheared off. (4.1.5 (a))

Brake warning light is on.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,473 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 77,175 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light is on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,909 miles

eml on

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,642 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 30 Jul 2014 53,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 19,946 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 19,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 14,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BV04 RNX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV04 RNX, 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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BV04 RNX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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