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N70 DAF

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,199 mi
Last recorded148,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 DAF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 148,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,674 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 106,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 55,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 54,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared code (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,530 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)

both reartyres split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,201 miles

rear tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,029 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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N70 DAF is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N70 DAF, 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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N70 DAF is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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