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MH04 LKD

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 LKD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant low, possible leak

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mounts broken before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 78,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion to suspension/steering components and subframes

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component rusty both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component rusty both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 76,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component rusty both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component rusty both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 76,899 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

General condition of underside of vehicle poor and quite corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,243 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,037 miles

both rear exhaust brackets broken

heavy surface corrosion underside

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,074 miles

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,587 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner+ outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,006 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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MH04 LKD 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 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 MH04 LKD, 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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MH04 LKD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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