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GU54 XLL

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XLL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,539 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 105,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Pass 21 May 2020 101,250 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded in places

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,249 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,310 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively outer brake pad worn very low (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2017 84,382 miles

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 12 May 2016 80,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint flanges heavily corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished and splitting

offside front tyre badly perished and splitting

radiator header tank has crack in an leaking

Pass 11 May 2015 76,558 miles

both front tyres perishing / splitting

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 66,275 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2014 66,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,753 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,181 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 12 Apr 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,348 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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GU54 XLL 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 73.7%.

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 GU54 XLL, 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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GU54 XLL is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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