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MD04 DAN

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 DAN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 64,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 56,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,456 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,223 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,522 miles

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

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

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

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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MD04 DAN is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MD04 DAN, 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 MD04 DAN registered?

MD04 DAN is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is MD04 DAN safe to buy?

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