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LM53 GYY

2004 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,691 mi
Last recorded146,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GYY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension/brakes and exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 140,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,637 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside rear exhaust hanger is broken (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 137,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside rear exhaust hanger is broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroding (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,746 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate section behind lambda sensor - engine management light is on (7.1.2)

offside front bumper reflector is damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2017 122,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate section behind lambda sensor - engine management light is on (7.1.2)

offside front bumper reflector is damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,759 miles

slight wear on both front tyres on inner edges .

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,374 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,915 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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LM53 GYY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Green 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 LM53 GYY, 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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LM53 GYY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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