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EJ54 FNZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FNZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,614 miles

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHER CORRODED

Offside Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHER MISSING

Fail 18 Jul 2024 101,613 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHER CORRODED

Offside Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHER MISSING

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The floor has corroded around the rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The floor has corroded around the rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear The washers under the bolts holding up the rear subframe have coroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The floor has corroded around the rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The floor has corroded around the rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear The washers under the bolts holding up the rear subframe have coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,141 miles

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,999 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The Offside front to rear brake pipe has corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The nearside front to rear brake pipe has corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 87,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,291 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,295 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers perished heavily and should be replaced soon as possible

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,977 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge. 245/40r18 93y

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,164 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,583 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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EJ54 FNZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EJ54 FNZ, 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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EJ54 FNZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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