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DK04 WXY

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 WXY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,674 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOXS JOINTS CORRODED

SUSPENSION PARTS LIGHT CORROSION ALL ROUND

TYRE LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Apr 2022 114,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box flange joint corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 114,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box flange joint corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,607 miles

tyre indicater on

vsc light on

Fail 19 Apr 2021 114,607 miles

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

tyre indicater on

vsc light on

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,541 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe missing ( fumes may enter cab)

tyre pressure light on

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,541 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits engine light on investigate (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe missing ( fumes may enter cab)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,957 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2018 110,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 108,576 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/r suspension sensor insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,717 miles

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,501 miles

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

heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

management light on

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,987 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

management light on

nearside rear stability control sensor insecure

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,987 miles

management light on

nearside rear stability control sensor insecure

tpms light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,457 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,439 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

management light on

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

vsc sensor insecure (n/s/r)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

tpms light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

tpms light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,501 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,955 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,518 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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DK04 WXY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK04 WXY, 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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DK04 WXY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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