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PW53 LEX

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 64,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 60,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 59,920 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,530 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm 245/40/18 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,656 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,602 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,602 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 53,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s/f headlamps outer lences stained.

surface rust front & rear suspension areas.

travel in parking brake pedal.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

travel in parking brake pedal.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,787 miles

Both headlamp lenses have started to go opaque and are giving a weak beam pattern

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,263 miles

front brakes pads wearing low.

front tyres worn on inside edges.

n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass / covers discolour.

rear brakes pads worn very low.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,435 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

travel in hand brake foot pedal.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,056 miles

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

full front lower vehicle cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection of any components

n/s/f wiper blade split

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel when applied

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,348 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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PW53 LEX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PW53 LEX, 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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PW53 LEX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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