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LAM 13Y

2004 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

223,578 mi
Last recorded223,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 13Y
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 223,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 212,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 196,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 183,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 173,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f bottom arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 163,062 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel well floor corroded and holed

Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,974 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 144,129 miles

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,147 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear back box heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,147 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear back box heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,909 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,228 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,343 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,562 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 51,562 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,494 miles

Nearside 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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LAM 13Y is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Purple 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 LAM 13Y, 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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LAM 13Y is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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