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LR04 DXD

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 DXD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 131,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s/front tyre very low inside

Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s/front tyre very low inside

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,632 miles

slight exhaust leak front pipes centre joint

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,632 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak front pipes centre joint

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 110,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on legal limit and has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,288 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads very low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,533 miles

all brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,625 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 38mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 79,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,964 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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LR04 DXD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 LR04 DXD, 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 LR04 DXD registered?

LR04 DXD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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