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BV54 SHZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,487 mi
Last recorded112,487 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 SHZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 112,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 112,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,822 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 27 Jun 2019 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 89,071 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The engine management light is on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,071 miles

The engine management light is on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,869 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,524 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,524 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,198 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft boot split and leaking grease

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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BV54 SHZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BV54 SHZ, 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 BV54 SHZ registered?

BV54 SHZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BV54 SHZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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