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RT51 RTT

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT51 RTT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,024 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,386 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,386 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 87,259 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 87,259 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,699 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 85,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,093 miles

parking brake effort has only just met requirements

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,952 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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RT51 RTT is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RT51 RTT, 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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RT51 RTT is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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