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VU54 AVD

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AVD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,426 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder torn, also inner sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,430 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,563 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 77,083 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 70,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,749 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge perished and starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,407 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,261 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,261 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,902 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges, o/s worse

n/s wiper blade split at end

rear pads worn thin, cannot fully check

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,467 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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VU54 AVD 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 VU54 AVD, 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 VU54 AVD registered?

VU54 AVD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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