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R40 TJT

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 TJT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 77,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,768 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,367 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,072 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 May 2019 60,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear boot lit dampers weak/defective

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split/worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a serious cracks from inner side wall

rear boot lit dampers weak/defective

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 25 May 2016 53,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight body work damaged offside and nearside

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer side wall, hasa slight cracks

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicate fault

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,741 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking between tread.

o/s/f tyre is cracking between tread.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,289 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,651 miles

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

Nearside 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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R40 TJT is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R40 TJT, 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 R40 TJT registered?

R40 TJT is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for R40 TJT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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