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C14 LYF

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,038 mi
Last recorded3,038 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 LYF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 3,038 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 3,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 3,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 3,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 3,016 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 6 Jun 2017 2,991 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 2,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 1,187 miles

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

rear section of exhust, mountings insecure but system still supported

Fail 19 May 2015 1,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear section of exhust, mountings insecure but system still supported

Pass 16 May 2014 105,736 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,432 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 2 Dec 2009 67,352 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2008 48,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,025 miles

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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C14 LYF is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C14 LYF, 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 C14 LYF registered?

C14 LYF is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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