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WJ54 BXE

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,566 mi
Last recorded80,566 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BXE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/f tyre cut inner side wall close to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 50,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 11 May 2017 50,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 May 2016 42,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 33,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 31,828 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 22,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,916 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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WJ54 BXE is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ54 BXE, 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 WJ54 BXE registered?

WJ54 BXE is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 BXE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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