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SC54 LEX

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,642 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 100,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,660 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2023 99,646 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,329 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2020 97,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 94,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 91,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,192 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Union leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust unions corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,815 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,274 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,013 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,952 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2011 62,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,172 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 42,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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SC54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SC54 LEX, 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 SC54 LEX registered?

SC54 LEX is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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