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SNJ 747

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNJ 747
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,676 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2024 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,643 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 42,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake disc's corroding

Fail 16 May 2019 40,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake disc's corroding

Pass 14 May 2018 38,654 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 11 May 2017 37,393 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 11 May 2017 37,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 9 May 2016 34,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level half way

Fail 13 May 2015 29,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to see rear brake pad's due to carrier design

Pass 13 May 2015 29,406 miles

unable to see rear brake pad's due to carrier design

Pass 12 May 2014 23,289 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake fluid level low

unable to see rear pad's due to carrier design

Pass 14 May 2013 19,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 19,471 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 17,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,600 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 11,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,722 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 7,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,752 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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SNJ 747 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SNJ 747, 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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SNJ 747 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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