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LX54 TLZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 TLZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,731 miles

Central Rear under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,064 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various rust/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,707 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,852 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,346 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres bald on iner edges

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,492 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit 245/40 r18 93y

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,680 miles

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

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX54 TLZ, 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 LX54 TLZ registered?

LX54 TLZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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