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MH53 MPS

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,261 mi
Last recorded56,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH53 MPS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,650 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,207 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,437 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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MH53 MPS is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MH53 MPS, 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 MH53 MPS registered?

MH53 MPS is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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