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K33 MDW

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 MDW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 56,400 miles

'VSC OFF' displayed on instrument panel

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp indicates loss of pressure

Fail 9 Feb 2026 56,400 miles

'VSC OFF' displayed on instrument panel

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp indicates loss of pressure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 55,039 miles

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

All rear suspension arms are corroded and all front suspension arms

Both rear tyres are cracking on tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of disc is very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Under sill is corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 11 Feb 2025 55,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All rear suspension arms are corroded and all front suspension arms

Both rear tyres are cracking on tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of disc is very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Under sill is corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,676 miles

Both rear bolt on anti twist bars are corroded excessively steering or braking not affected

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear up to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 53,676 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Both rear subframe mounting bolt washers (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bolt on anti twist bars are corroded excessively steering or braking not affected

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear up to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,401 miles

Underside of vehicle is very corroded in various places

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,602 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,957 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,378 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 26,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 17,197 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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K33 MDW is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K33 MDW, 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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K33 MDW is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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