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EN54 MCA

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 MCA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 122,949 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 122,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 118,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,984 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,862 miles

Front both Tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,862 miles

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

Front both Tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,846 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake near maximum travel

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,954 miles

handbrake near maximum travel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,484 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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EN54 MCA is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EN54 MCA, 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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EN54 MCA is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is EN54 MCA safe to buy?

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