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LK53 WHA

2004 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,623 mi
Last recorded67,623 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WHA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,623 miles

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,620 miles

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Suspension & steering components corrosion forming

Under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,616 miles

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Suspension/steering & brake components corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,386 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Under side corrosion forming

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 67,306 miles

Exhaust back box joints corroded.

Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

Pass 14 May 2015 65,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

various protective covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 65,331 miles

1/rear exhaust joints corroded

2/tracking adjustment + steering wheel out of alignment

3/tyre pressure light on

4/no kick up on beam pattern

5/sill covers fitted

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 62,922 miles

both headlamp beam patterns distorted ( suspect set for continental use )

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight damage ( small cuts ) to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,964 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 53,711 miles

small cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,419 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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LK53 WHA is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LK53 WHA, 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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LK53 WHA is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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