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VX04 ZRK

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,724 mi
Last recorded40,724 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZRK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,142 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,276 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)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,986 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,553 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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VX04 ZRK is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX04 ZRK, 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 VX04 ZRK registered?

VX04 ZRK is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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