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S400 JFB

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 JFB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 120,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 118,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil dampness around prop shaft seal and gearbox sump

Fail 28 Nov 2024 118,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil dampness around prop shaft seal and gearbox sump

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,336 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 103,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on very inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low in central tread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,019 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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S400 JFB 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 82.6%.

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 S400 JFB, 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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S400 JFB is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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