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FF04 AOE

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AOE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,428 miles

Front and rear suspensions corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 87,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,437 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 53,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,765 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 32,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,472 miles

both front tyres wearing thin inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,025 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,679 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,674 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 12,449 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 12 May 2008 9,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,579 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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FF04 AOE 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 84%.

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 FF04 AOE, 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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FF04 AOE is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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