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DJ03 DJS

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 DJS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 37,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,661 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 36,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and tread cut/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,070 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,676 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 27,676 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall has cuts but not to cords

offside rear tyre inner wall has cuts but not to cords

Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,314 miles

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

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

tyre monitor light on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 15,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,441 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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DJ03 DJS is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DJ03 DJS, 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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What year was DJ03 DJS registered?

DJ03 DJS is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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