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GY04 GAU

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GAU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted small buckle inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 93y run flats yokohama advan sport zps fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 43,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,095 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints Slight Loss Of Grease. Advised.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,817 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 25,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,362 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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GY04 GAU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GY04 GAU, 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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GY04 GAU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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