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J6 HVH

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,184 mi
Last recorded59,184 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 HVH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,184 miles

Rear underside body heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 59,179 miles

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

Rear underside body heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,292 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 58,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPM light lit on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,965 miles

tpm light lit on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,753 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,274 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,323 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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J6 HVH is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J6 HVH, 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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J6 HVH is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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