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GK04 LFX

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LFX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 89,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn and cracked on inner edge, with small cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft inner joint slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn and cracked on inner edge, with small cuts, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Rear Drive shaft inner joint slightly leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,670 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads not visible

rear brake pads not visible

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,615 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,340 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light misting of oil around rear drive shafts

tyre weld out of date since 09/2007

unable to check front / rear brake pads fully

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,224 miles

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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GK04 LFX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GK04 LFX, 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

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What year was GK04 LFX registered?

GK04 LFX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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