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OX04 EKZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 EKZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 99,413 miles

"vsc warning light illuminated"

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play doughnut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 99,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock mounting bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

"vsc warning light illuminated"

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play doughnut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 99,402 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Wire damaged between engine and chassis (Above nearside exhaust)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working coming on intermittently (7.12 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 93,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working coming on intermittently (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,701 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust sheald inscure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,136 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 66,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 58,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 51,490 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 51,333 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 42,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,798 miles

both front tyres very near legal limit of 1.6mm (around 2mm)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,195 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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OX04 EKZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OX04 EKZ, 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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OX04 EKZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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