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LJ04 TBC

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 TBC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 110,222 miles

under body covered under seal

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower trailing arm bushes* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 84,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,198 miles

Offside Front advise exhaust leak

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 74,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 68,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,235 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,289 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 May 2015 45,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 45,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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LJ04 TBC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,512 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LJ04 TBC, 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 LJ04 TBC registered?

LJ04 TBC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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