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EJ04 FBB

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,126 mi
Last recorded51,126 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FBB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 51,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,437 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering / beam image output deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,686 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 33,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft coupling has signs of slight misting of oil.

Offside Rear inner drive shaft coupling has sings of slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,677 miles

wiper rubbers split at ends

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,807 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 18,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,032 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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EJ04 FBB is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EJ04 FBB, 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 EJ04 FBB registered?

EJ04 FBB is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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