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LX04 VWN

2004 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 VWN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 86,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 83,778 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2022 81,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,930 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 73,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 72,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 72,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 70,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 63,296 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2014 57,981 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,234 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 46,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 42,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,685 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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LX04 VWN 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 90.9%.

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 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 LX04 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX04 VWN registered?

LX04 VWN is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LX04 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 VWN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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