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H18 BVY

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 BVY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,310 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underside

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,474 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,869 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 13 Aug 2014 64,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,698 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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H18 BVY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H18 BVY, 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 H18 BVY registered?

H18 BVY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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