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VF54 CVU

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CVU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,808 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,152 miles

surface corrosion on various suspension and braking components , flexible hose ferrules , front and rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Nov 2023 114,494 miles

Corrosion on steering components

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 114,487 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on steering components

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,020 miles

advise surface corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,488 miles

ESC lamp on when vehicle start up however went off when switch depressed

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

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Slight corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Slight corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 108,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,506 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs.

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,898 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs.

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,352 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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VF54 CVU 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 85%.

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 VF54 CVU, 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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VF54 CVU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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