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P11 KAX

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,514 mi
Last recorded122,514 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 KAX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 122,514 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 113,088 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 103,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 103,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,635 miles

slight play in steering colume

Fail 31 Oct 2014 87,635 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front wiper clearing deteriorating

slight play in steering colume

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,280 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,280 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,479 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,573 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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P11 KAX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P11 KAX, 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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P11 KAX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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