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FL54 CXX

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,273 mi
Last recorded135,273 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 CXX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 135,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 121,029 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 121,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 116,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 110,567 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 110,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 108,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 108,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,212 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,608 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light on

no visual on brake pads

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres below limit very inside edge(ok for this mot)

engine management light on

unable to see brake pads with wheels on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,642 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 4 Oct 2011 45,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,802 miles

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

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

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

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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FL54 CXX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL54 CXX, 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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What year was FL54 CXX registered?

FL54 CXX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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