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HJ04 VBZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VBZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,609 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

headlamp levelling lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

headlamp levelling lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,364 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 31 Mar 2011 81,606 miles

Engine check light on.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Head light trimer switch mounting bracket broken.

Ignition key damaged but still working.

Near side rear tyre worn to about 2mm tread ,off side rear tyre worn to about 3mm tread and has slight splitting on inner side wall.

Power steering fluid level near min.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,148 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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HJ04 VBZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ04 VBZ, 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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HJ04 VBZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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