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SC53 LXS

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 LXS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,124 miles

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

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

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))

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear handbrake has travel

Fail 23 Nov 2018 146,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear handbrake has travel

Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,873 miles

Nearside Front slight leak on steering rack

Rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 24 Nov 2017 142,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front slight leak on steering rack

Rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 5 Nov 2016 137,607 miles

Brake fluid low but not below minimun

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak Engine area & also rear diff ()

Rear brake pads not visible for check

Fail 5 Nov 2016 137,607 miles

Brake fluid low but not below minimun

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine area & also rear diff ()

Rear brake pads not visible for check

Pass 19 Nov 2015 128,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,626 miles

tyre monitor indicates a fault

Fail 13 Jun 2013 118,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

tyre monitor indicates a fault

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,592 miles

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2012 114,592 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion tank cracked and starting to leak.

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 110,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 104,492 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front inner brake pads low

small nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 80,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,433 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SC53 LXS 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 60%.

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 SC53 LXS, 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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SC53 LXS is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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