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RK04 YYC

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YYC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,815 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 85,813 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,274 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 83,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,200 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,827 miles

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

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

Front tyres wear on inner edge

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but not effecting support of the exhaust

TPMS light illuminated but not indicating a problem

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,496 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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RK04 YYC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RK04 YYC, 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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RK04 YYC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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