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H8 CAG

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,598 mi
Last recorded34,598 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 CAG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 34,598 miles

Age related corrosion underbody

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both boot struts weak

Fail 11 Nov 2025 34,598 miles

Age related corrosion underbody

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both boot struts weak

Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,153 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,727 miles

Front Both headlamp washers been blanked off

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chipped/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot struts weak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 27,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 27,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 24,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 24,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 23,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 22,284 miles

light cracking in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 20,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,771 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

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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H8 CAG is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H8 CAG, 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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H8 CAG is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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