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L8 DUO

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,887 mi
Last recorded35,887 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DUO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 35,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,749 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,070 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,490 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,747 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,256 miles

front tyres wearing on iner edges ( slight )

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,742 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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L8 DUO is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 L8 DUO, 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 L8 DUO registered?

L8 DUO is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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