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SJI 5580

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,838 mi
Last recorded107,838 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5580
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,891 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,485 miles

Stone chip zone "b"

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,269 miles

crack in front number plate

small chip in front screen

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,592 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 105,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhuest braket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,617 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,037 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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SJI 5580 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJI 5580, 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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SJI 5580 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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