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PWS 70

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,163 mi
Last recorded95,163 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWS 70
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,145 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,740 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Front wheel binding slightly. Not detected on RBT.

Rear Exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,460 miles

Offside Front calliper pins seized

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust corroded but not blowing yet

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,424 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,045 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust joints.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,577 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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PWS 70 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PWS 70, 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 PWS 70 registered?

PWS 70 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is PWS 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWS 70 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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