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S400 RER

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 128,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 126,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 126,179 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake valve leaking Master cylinder area (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Fitted to nearside lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,930 miles

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,107 miles

Slight wear in both rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,937 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 21 Feb 2011 54,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 40,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 19,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,013 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 RER is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S400 RER, 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 RER is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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