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V7 KAY

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 KAY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 159,872 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen, drivers view not affected (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 159,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion on boot floor

Fail 17 May 2022 159,682 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling warning light on display (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion on boot floor

Pass 3 Dec 2020 157,885 miles

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

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

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

tpm light on dash

Fail 2 Dec 2020 157,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tpm light on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2019 154,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 144,498 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency could be better

headlight self adjustment light on

Fail 26 Nov 2018 144,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency could be better

headlight self adjustment light on

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,689 miles

Emissions not tested excess blow center section (7.3.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 124,417 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to 2mm tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,413 miles

cut in tread of n\s\r tyre

exhaust rear section corroded at joints

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,583 miles

eml on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,877 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

eml on

Pass 21 May 2012 80,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,897 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn very bad on iner edge ( cords not exposed but very close ) ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,755 miles

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

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

parking brake travel advise adjust

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,124 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,752 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

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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V7 KAY 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 80%.

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 V7 KAY, 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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V7 KAY is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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