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SK54 BEU

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 BEU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 97,042 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 96,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,202 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 96,142 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 96,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,442 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,786 miles

Alloy wheels pitting and kerbed.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

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

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

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

Slight sweat at offside front shock absorber.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,776 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Alloy wheels pitting and kerbed.

Approx 21% imbalance at front brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Large lip on front brake discs (unable to view pads through the wheels).

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre punctured (warning light on).

Showing approx 67% imbalance at rear brakes.

Slight sweat at offside front shock absorber.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,485 miles

front brakes appear low<only viewed past wheels.>

headlamp level light on..

slight smear at front wipers

tyre warning light flashing

tyres wearing -esp at rear ..advise attention!!!!!

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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SK54 BEU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK54 BEU, 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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SK54 BEU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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