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KE54 UAO

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,072 mi
Last recorded144,072 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 UAO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 144,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 133,733 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R suspension top arm bushes have very slight play.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield touching silencer

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R suspension top arm bushes have very slight play.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield touching silencer

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,946 miles

Exhaust tail pipes are missing and rear silencer pipes are corroded.

O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint has lift but no lateral movement.

O/S/R track control arm ball joint has slight play.

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer flanges are corroded.

Rear subframe bushes are perishing.

Steering rack bushes have slight play under load.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 117,946 miles

Exhaust tail pipes are missing and rear silencer pipes are corroded.

O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint has lift but no lateral movement.

O/S/R track control arm ball joint has slight play.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer flanges are corroded.

Rear subframe bushes are perishing.

Steering rack bushes have slight play under load.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,454 miles

Both rear brake pipes have corrosion on surface.

Front brake pads are low, discs worn. Advise replacement.

Left exhaust tailpipe chrome trim loose.

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

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

O/S/F lower ball joint has lift/ slight play.

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and touching silencer.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,382 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall,but not showing cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,769 miles

Advise on front wheel tracking

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise on front wheel tracking

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,108 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2010 56,233 miles

Both the front wiper blades are deteriorating.

There is a cut in the N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,924 miles

Advise both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,540 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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KE54 UAO is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KE54 UAO, 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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KE54 UAO is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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