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N31 ALY

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,362 mi
Last recorded58,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 ALY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,362 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 58,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 58,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 57,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,423 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,311 miles

front wipers starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,231 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,772 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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N31 ALY is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N31 ALY, 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 N31 ALY registered?

N31 ALY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is N31 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 ALY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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