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V8 XEO

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,656 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 66,656 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,738 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2012 53,494 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 49,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,939 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,947 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 XEO is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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