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DC04 UWL

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,875 mi
Last recorded131,875 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UWL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 131,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2020 130,986 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust flanges corroded/weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on inner edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 130,986 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust flanges corroded/weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on inner edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,101 miles

Headlamp level lamp illuminated.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,637 miles

front tyres wearing thin

rear subframe and subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 121,637 miles

front tyres wearing thin

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

rear subframe and subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,317 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,208 miles

n/s front stability module insecure

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust tail pipes corroded

slight corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,012 miles

slight corrosion around rear sub frame mounts

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,227 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,825 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 UWL is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DC04 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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