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V8 FYA

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FYA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 154,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 153,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 153,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 152,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 152,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 151,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 146,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 137,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 128,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 108,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 96,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,995 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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V8 FYA is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V8 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 FYA registered?

V8 FYA is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is V8 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 FYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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