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JIB 2713

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 2713
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 109,792 miles

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

Front suspension corroded both sides

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded both sides

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,360 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rod (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rod (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,481 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald and perished 245/40-18 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides legs corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 24 Feb 2020 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 2 separate bulges on casing 245/40-18 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides legs corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,862 miles

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

both inner sill's corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both inner sill's corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,037 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,640 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

front number plate damaged slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,640 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

front number plate damaged slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,939 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside wiper split

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,700 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,700 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,011 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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JIB 2713 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JIB 2713, 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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JIB 2713 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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