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KG04 VHC

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 VHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 165,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 165,587 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 156,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 156,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,923 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 137,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 137,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,826 miles

Rear exhaust bracket has broken

exhaust heat should is loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,025 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light bulb in-op (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,656 miles

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

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

exhaust back box beggining to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,243 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight discolouration in rear number plate

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,089 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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KG04 VHC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KG04 VHC, 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 KG04 VHC registered?

KG04 VHC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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