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V8 LXO

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 87,583 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,717 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,767 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 84,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint with cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,729 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,801 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,801 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,388 miles

Nearside 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)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition (cracking)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,916 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tpms light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,003 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s rear wing and bumper damage

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,360 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front brake pads low

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,360 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,508 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 22,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 LXO is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V8 LXO, 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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V8 LXO is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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