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WG53 LPL

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LPL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,744 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 106,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 99,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 99,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,063 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 1 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 74,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 70,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,317 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,660 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,973 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 56,033 miles

Drivers wiper smears.

Engine oil leaks.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,033 miles

Drivers wiper smears.

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 49,710 miles

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

Rear tyres are worn fairly low.

Front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 29,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE PRODUCES VERY LOUD SQUEEK WHEN IN ROLLER TESTER

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

VSC WARNING LAMP ON

WARNING LAMP (POSSIBLY WASHER BOTTLE) ON

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,704 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,669 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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

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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WG53 LPL is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG53 LPL, 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 WG53 LPL registered?

WG53 LPL is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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