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G2 VGL

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,684 mi
Last recorded69,684 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 VGL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 9 Feb 2026 69,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipes going into back box both flanges broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills (heavy corrosion)

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 4 Feb 2025 67,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills (heavy corrosion)

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,957 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in thread (5.2.3 (e))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and derteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,353 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors, chassis rails, steering and suspension components, front and rear subframes inner sills , brake components starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 52,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2018 51,045 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 48,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 46,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,678 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low to inner edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 22,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,536 miles

Nearside 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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G2 VGL is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G2 VGL, 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 G2 VGL registered?

G2 VGL is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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