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VA04 RGU

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RGU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 65,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,598 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,060 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 49,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,278 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,363 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,347 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

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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VA04 RGU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA04 RGU, 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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What year was VA04 RGU registered?

VA04 RGU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 RGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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