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HG54 HXX

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,455 mi
Last recorded82,455 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HXX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heavy underseal added /difficult inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2025 82,455 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heavy underseal added /difficult inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,812 miles

Nearside inner sills corroded

Offside inner sills corroded

front & rear sub frames corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension corroded

tyre pressure light on

Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sills corroded

Offside inner sills corroded

front & rear sub frames corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,937 miles

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

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

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

front & rear sub-frames heavy corrosion

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front & rear sub-frames heavy corrosion

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor corroded

inner sills both sides corroded

ns brace corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,271 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor corroded

inner sills both sides corroded

ns brace corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,980 miles

Nearside Front chaasis bar corroded/poor -support bar

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake back plates corroded/poor

tyre warning on

Fail 23 Sep 2021 74,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chaasis bar corroded/poor -support bar

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake back plates corroded/poor

tyre warning on

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,949 miles

Nearside Front strength bar poor/corroded

suspension corroded but ok

tyre warning on

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,161 miles

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

imbalance front brakes

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,779 miles

Nearside Front chassis stabilizer bar corroded /poor

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

chassis areas corroded

slight exhaust blow apparant

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,105 miles

nsr tyre on limit

osr tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroding

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,519 miles

tyre warning on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre warning on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,985 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION AT JOINTS

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,013 miles

exhaust poor/corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,614 miles

front tyres near limits

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,350 miles

front tyres bald inner edges

tracking out

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,005 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,658 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,480 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 HXX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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