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FN04 VVW

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FN04 VVW is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze 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 FN04 VVW, 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 FN04 VVW registered?

FN04 VVW is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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