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DNZ 181

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 181
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,994 miles

General underside corrosion and rust.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,496 miles

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 72,582 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,441 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 70,441 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,560 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,087 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,699 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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DNZ 181 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DNZ 181, 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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DNZ 181 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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