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GV54 GDA

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,902 mi
Last recorded124,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 GDA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 122,099 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

12v battery poor state

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,960 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 114,064 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 114,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 65,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 7 May 2013 47,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox joints corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 36,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,455 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 GDA is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GDA, 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 GV54 GDA registered?

GV54 GDA is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is GV54 GDA safe to buy?

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