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2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 BMC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,886 miles

Coolant leak from radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to components

Fail 28 Oct 2025 56,886 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak from radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder. (unrepairable) 245 45 18 ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 51,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at xpipe between downpipes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 44,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,457 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear outer brake pads not clearly visible

n/s/f tyre waering on inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

slight surface corrosion on rear chassiss

Fail 23 Oct 2014 26,781 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear outer brake pads not clearly visible

n/s/f tyre waering on inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

slight surface corrosion on rear chassiss

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

slight corrosion on rear chassiss

Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear outer brake pads not clearly visible

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

outer sills not clearly visible

slight corrosion on rear chassiss

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front outer brake pads not clearly visible

outer sills not clearly visible

rear brake pads not clearly visible

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 20,308 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

o/s rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,308 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

o/s rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2009 15,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,743 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,507 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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Y1 BMC is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y1 BMC, 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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Y1 BMC is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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