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CU04 UOT

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UOT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,739 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 106,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 101,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,357 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 91,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,891 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,520 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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CU04 UOT is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CU04 UOT, 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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CU04 UOT is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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