MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front slight leak on steering rack
Rear brake discs pitted on inner face
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil around steering rack
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyre monitor indicates a fault
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
Exhaust back box heat shield insecure
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front inner brake pads low
small nail in n/s front tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SC53 LXS registered?
SC53 LXS is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 February 2004.
Is SC53 LXS safe to buy?
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