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LJ53 EGY

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EGY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 60,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LAMBDA SENSOR FAULT (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CONTI 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

RUN FLAT LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Aug 2023 54,219 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier BATTERY TERMINALS LOOSE (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

RUN FLAT LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 50,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 47,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,031 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,702 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 41,698 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 34,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,599 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,989 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,618 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)

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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LJ53 EGY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LJ53 EGY, 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 LJ53 EGY registered?

LJ53 EGY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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