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LX54 TKE

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 TKE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,379 miles

Rear both tyres on 3mm 245/4018

Fail 8 Mar 2022 101,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres on 3mm 245/4018

Pass 4 Jan 2021 99,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management fault light stay's on.

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,815 miles

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

O/S/F Brake hose pipe slightly twisted.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,419 miles

O/S/F Brake hose pipe slightly twisted.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,382 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 26,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LX54 TKE is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LX54 TKE, 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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LX54 TKE is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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