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FG54 OCB

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OCB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,779 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres tread getting low

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,017 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 22 Jul 2014 61,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,540 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,649 miles

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

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,649 miles

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,010 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

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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FG54 OCB is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FG54 OCB, 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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FG54 OCB is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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