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OO04 FGC

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 FGC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,086 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Power steering rack has slight leak

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,955 miles

engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,137 miles

General light corrosion at rear of vehicle underside

Rear exhaust section corroding at joints

Vehicle battery has been temporarily secured

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,054 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,824 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,469 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Front brake discs starting to corrode slightly on inside edges.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall.

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

Fail 24 May 2007 14,533 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,533 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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OO04 FGC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OO04 FGC, 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 OO04 FGC registered?

OO04 FGC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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The MOT history for OO04 FGC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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