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DE53 VZR

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VZR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,299 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 114,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,021 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 110,021 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on but out of year

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension componets corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,619 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,172 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,672 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,788 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,888 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,627 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)

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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DE53 VZR is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE53 VZR, 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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DE53 VZR is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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