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PY04 LLF

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 LLF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 104,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2025 104,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both central to rear exhaust joints very corroded and leaking slightly, Still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust at front central v leaking slightly behind covers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn near smooth on inner edges and have some cuts not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible exhaust leak from behind exhaust shielding at front v joint. unable to see behind shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Tpms light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2022 100,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible exhaust leak from behind exhaust shielding at front v joint. unable to see behind shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,201 miles

Center exhaust flange corroded

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

Fuel tank slightly corroded around seam

N/S sill corroded

N/S/F exhaust flange corroded

N/S/R exhaust flange corroded

N/S/R vehicle structure corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S sill corroded

O/S/F exhaust flange corroded

O/S/R exhaust flange corroded

O/S/R vehicle structure corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,591 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded at flanges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,867 miles

slight cut on inner sidewall of osf tyre

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,031 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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PY04 LLF is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PY04 LLF, 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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PY04 LLF is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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