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K8 THC

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,085 mi
Last recorded35,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 THC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 34,823 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 34,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 34,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 34,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2021 32,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 30,201 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

car is getting a bit scabby underneath. could do with a clean up and wax oiling before it gets bad

Pass 24 Apr 2019 27,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,863 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,186 miles

nsf tyre cracked tread

nsr tyre cracked in tread

osf tyre cracked in tread

osr tyre cracked in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,136 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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K8 THC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K8 THC, 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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What year was K8 THC registered?

K8 THC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is K8 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 THC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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