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PJ03 PKJ

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 PKJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,453 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,311 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,836 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,419 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 76,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,229 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,674 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,449 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,984 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 18,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,560 miles

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,774 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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PJ03 PKJ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PJ03 PKJ, 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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PJ03 PKJ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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