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HG54 EKZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 EKZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2026 134,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 132,722 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 132,722 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have coating unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 119,918 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,196 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 114,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,384 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 104,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,598 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,474 miles

sill covers/engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers/engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,308 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,251 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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HG54 EKZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG54 EKZ, 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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HG54 EKZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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