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MV54 XUZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XUZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,931 miles

Front Cross member / radiator support bent / corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,766 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge and cracking on outer edge

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2019 101,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge and cracking on outer edge

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 100,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 100,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,676 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,610 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 2 Sep 2008 42,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,710 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s and o/s rear tyres close to legal limit

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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MV54 XUZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV54 XUZ, 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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MV54 XUZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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