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LD54 ZPX

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 ZPX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,878 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Chassis brace excessively corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Chassis brace excessively corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSF OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 62,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 54,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,197 miles

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated- not blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,457 miles

monitor rear tyre wear signs of wear at very edges only/report

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,084 miles

cut on near side rear tyre sidewall -not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cut on near side rear tyre sidewall -not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,657 miles

Large gouge in sidewall of nearside rear tyre (no cords exposed).

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,566 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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LD54 ZPX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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