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RO04 FFX

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,504 mi
Last recorded89,504 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FFX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,504 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on all front suspension components

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and surrounding components

Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Heavy surface corrosion on all front suspension components

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and surrounding components

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,800 miles

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

underside of vehicle general corrosion for year of car

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,943 miles

underside general corrosion for age

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,294 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,150 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust flanges poor condition

general underside corrosion

rear brake pads appear approx 75% worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,311 miles

centre to rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

general underside corrosion

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,798 miles

centre to rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,768 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,511 miles

centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,981 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,952 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose above rear silencer

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,816 miles

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

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

n s f tyre bold on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,816 miles

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

n s f tyre bold on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,080 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,227 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 23 Mar 2007 20,441 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,441 miles

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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RO04 FFX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO04 FFX, 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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RO04 FFX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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