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LD54 OET

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,975 mi
Last recorded169,975 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 OET
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 169,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 168,455 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 168,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 168,402 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,968 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 166,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,873 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust flanges on rear box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 161,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,059 miles

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

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

brake master cylinder fluid level low

exhaust flanges at rear box corroded

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake master cylinder fluid level low

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2018 156,127 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 152,529 miles

Nearside front suspension sensor insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,090 miles

rusty under car

Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH DIP (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INSIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HEAT SHEILD (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,722 miles

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 19 Jan 2012 116,474 miles

covers over door sills

head light level light on

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 116,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag light on

covers over door sills

engine management light on

head light level light on

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,598 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 23 Sep 2008 60,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD54 OET is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD54 OET, 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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LD54 OET is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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