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L400 GWD

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 GWD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,589 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,158 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

Rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Rear tyres worn at inner tread edges

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis areas around subframe and suspension arm mounts

Pass 14 May 2019 90,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,775 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges (esp O/S/F)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer box union areas)

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis and underside areas in places, and around subframe mounts

Pass 25 May 2017 86,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,597 miles

headlamp levelling warning light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,597 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

headlamp levelling warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,557 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,725 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,877 miles

rear brake discs begining to warp.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,521 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

front tyres wearing out on inner edge,pass due to raised tread pattern.

rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,976 miles

Faint rear brake pulsation

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,135 miles

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)

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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L400 GWD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L400 GWD, 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 L400 GWD registered?

L400 GWD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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