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KIG 4347

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,003 mi
Last recorded76,003 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 4347
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,209 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 75,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 74,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,934 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear INNER SIDE WALL MICRO CRACKED

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

Offside Rear INNER SIDE WALL MICRO CRACKED

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,496 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,302 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 44,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,826 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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KIG 4347 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KIG 4347, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIG 4347 registered?

KIG 4347 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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