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MT54 TYB

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 TYB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 105,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner dge

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,056 miles

Rear silencer heatshield loose.

silencer tailpipes corroded.

slight wear in steering rack bushes.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 100,056 miles

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

Rear silencer heatshield loose.

silencer tailpipes corroded.

slight wear in steering rack bushes.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,098 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,215 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r exhaust end cap/trim missing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,215 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r exhaust end cap/trim missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,968 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 31 May 2014 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,067 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,659 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R TAILPIPE PARTLY MISSING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYRE SIZE 245/40ZR18.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,659 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R TAILPIPE PARTLY MISSING.

TYRE SIZE 245/40ZR18.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

b/master cylinder low on fluid

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,963 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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MT54 TYB is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MT54 TYB, 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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MT54 TYB is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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