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MT04 XHG

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XHG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 105,364 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,305 miles

TPMS Light on

Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,935 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,882 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 103,673 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)

exhaust system getting rough

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,531 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing n/s

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

exhaust getting rough

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

creeking noise on near side front cant locate

Pass 22 May 2013 85,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,763 miles

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

O/s/r side reflector missing.

Fail 28 May 2012 76,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/s/r side reflector missing.

Pass 31 May 2011 70,070 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,070 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,367 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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MT04 XHG is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT04 XHG, 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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MT04 XHG is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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