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L16 RGD

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 RGD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,435 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,727 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,587 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,163 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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L16 RGD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L16 RGD, 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 L16 RGD registered?

L16 RGD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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