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SOF 193

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOF 193
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,407 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,067 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,698 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,748 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,636 miles

rear subframe steady bracket offside and nearside corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,636 miles

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

rear subframe steady bracket offside and nearside corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,057 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)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,269 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv offside front tyre worn on inner edge

adv unable to see the thickness of rear brake pads clearly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,834 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,834 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,099 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 22,091 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,014 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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SOF 193 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SOF 193, 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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SOF 193 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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