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SUI 17

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 17
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,863 miles

Advise small patches of light corrosion to underside.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,167 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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SUI 17 is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SUI 17, 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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What year was SUI 17 registered?

SUI 17 is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is SUI 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 17 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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