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RG53 FOK

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,969 mi
Last recorded168,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FOK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 168,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 146,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 146,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2012 125,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 112,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,492 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,337 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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RG53 FOK is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG53 FOK, 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 RG53 FOK registered?

RG53 FOK is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is RG53 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 FOK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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