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GO04 GOO

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO04 GOO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,010 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 76,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield insecure rear silencer

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,757 miles

Central Rear exhaust shield inscure, exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,757 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust shield inscure, exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,355 miles

ecu light on

front pads wearing 75%

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s floors,inner sills,rear chassis,rear subframe mounts,boot floor

Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,355 miles

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

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

ecu light on

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s floors,inner sills,rear chassis,rear subframe mounts,boot floor

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,075 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,781 miles

ecu light on

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,front,rear suspension

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,rear subframe mounts,inner sills

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,738 miles

ecu light on

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear chassis,rear suspension,rear crossmember,subframe and mountings

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,967 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight scoring n/s/f disc

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension inner sills,floors,front crossmember,rear floor,rear subframe,rear chassis,

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,967 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

slight scoring n/s/f disc

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension inner sills,floors,front crossmember,rear floor,rear subframe,rear chassis,

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,699 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear floor,rear subframe mounts,rear subframe,rear chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,418 miles

surface corrosion rear surspension,rear subframe

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,272 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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GO04 GOO is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GO04 GOO, 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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GO04 GOO is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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