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V800 RSE

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 RSE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 147,233 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 140,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 134,909 miles

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2016 127,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,854 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 109,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,460 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,587 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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V800 RSE is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V800 RSE, 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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V800 RSE is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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