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GV54 FFU

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 FFU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,632 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,672 miles

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,655 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,248 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,071 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,429 miles

near side door hinge seizing

slight smear wipers

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,250 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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GV54 FFU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV54 FFU, 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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GV54 FFU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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