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VHB 34S

2004 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,584 mi
Last recorded30,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHB 34S
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 29,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 25,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 19,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,796 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 16,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 16,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,383 miles

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2012 11,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

all 4 tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls adv early replacement req

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,373 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)

all 4 tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls adv early replacement req

Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,263 miles

all 4 tyres have v slight cracking around edge of tread and fronts wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,800 miles

front no plate slight crack at n/s/f

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight curb damage

Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,242 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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VHB 34S is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VHB 34S, 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 VHB 34S registered?

VHB 34S is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is VHB 34S safe to buy?

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