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RO04 WFR

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 WFR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,910 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 121,043 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 121,042 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 119,198 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 117,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 105,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 103,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 97,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,678 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 85,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 79,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 72,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,347 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 54,191 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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RO04 WFR is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RO04 WFR, 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 RO04 WFR registered?

RO04 WFR is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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