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L9 CPU

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 CPU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 86,405 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,710 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 75,859 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,774 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,727 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn / wearing on iner edges + serface cracking in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,397 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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L9 CPU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L9 CPU, 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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L9 CPU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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