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PY53 PCU

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 PCU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,818 miles

UNDERSELED

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,646 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 63,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TPMS Warning light illuminated on dash.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,357 miles

Corrosion to exhaust tail pipes.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TPMS warning light illuminated on dash.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,354 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust tailpipes haveslight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,119 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,288 miles

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

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

Headlamp level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,288 miles

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

Headlamp level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,456 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,456 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,653 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PY53 PCU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY53 PCU, 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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PY53 PCU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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