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CJ53 DHY

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DHY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,397 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 92,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm front ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle undersealed cant be check for corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 85,113 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,545 miles

exhaust system corroded

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,729 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,823 miles

both front bottom suspension ball joint rubbers perished

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,959 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,802 miles

slight discolouring and pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,819 miles

discolouring to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,206 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,255 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 3 Feb 2009 31,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,646 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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CJ53 DHY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 CJ53 DHY, 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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CJ53 DHY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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