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SJM 10

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,520 mi
Last recorded154,520 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJM 10
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,520 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tpms light on

Fail 18 Oct 2024 146,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tpms light on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,246 miles

Chip to windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

TPMS warning light on

Fail 7 Dec 2022 132,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Chip to windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

TPMS warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,572 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 117,672 miles

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

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,375 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 110,374 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,383 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,941 miles

Both front tyres worn below limit on inner edges. Suggest replacement and four wheel alignment.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,689 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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SJM 10 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 79.2%.

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 SJM 10, 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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SJM 10 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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