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LL04 TLY

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 TLY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,019 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,983 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 90,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on side wall / also nearside rear has chunks out of tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,800 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,800 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 27,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,249 miles

Front tyre condition

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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LL04 TLY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LL04 TLY, 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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LL04 TLY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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