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MX54 OXP

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 OXP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,609 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,158 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 54,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake efficiency below

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,370 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake effort also mediocre (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases twin back box corroded at pipe on NSR and OSR (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 48,886 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion at join of rear pipe to back box leaking OSR and same NSR corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,568 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre, wearing on inner treads.

head lamp masks / converters fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre, wearing on inner treads.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

head lamp masks / converters fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,548 miles

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

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

headlamp masks / converters fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner treads.

headlamp masks / converters fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2017

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,808 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 33,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,408 miles

both front tyres worn on either edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Nearside rear tyre has inner edge wear on tread

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

Offside front tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Offside rear tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Nearside rear tyre has inner edge wear on tread

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

Offside front tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Offside rear tyre has inner edge wear on tread

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,039 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,368 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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MX54 OXP is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MX54 OXP, 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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MX54 OXP is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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