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DC04 TGN

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,129 mi
Last recorded103,129 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear suspension and subframe starting to get rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,082 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear suspension and subframe starting to get rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section where the exhaust joins into one section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section where the exhaust joins into one section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section where the exhaust joins into one section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,684 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,873 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,609 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,609 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2009 20,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 20,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,282 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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DC04 TGN 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 73.9%.

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 DC04 TGN, 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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DC04 TGN is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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