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FH04 NCV

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 NCV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,094 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,377 miles

nsr tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,784 miles

The vehicle is fitted with a sunpulse unit, And it does not hinder the MOT test in any way. The sunpulse unit helps lower emissions, so it helps if anything.

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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FH04 NCV is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FH04 NCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH04 NCV?

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What year was FH04 NCV registered?

FH04 NCV is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is FH04 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 NCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH04 NCV have outstanding finance?

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