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MH04 NWA

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NWA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,738 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,876 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

rear sub frame bushes perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,471 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,939 miles

wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,627 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,996 miles

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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MH04 NWA is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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