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X16 PJM

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 PJM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,409 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,711 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspention rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,083 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,505 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner sills corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,205 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,164 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,293 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,415 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,567 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 22,559 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge near to limit

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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X16 PJM is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X16 PJM, 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 X16 PJM registered?

X16 PJM is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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