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Y809 UAD

2004 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,102 mi
Last recorded113,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 UAD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,102 miles

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

front headlights fadded but still got a pattern

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,535 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,691 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,187 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

very slight leak from pas unit

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

very slight leak from pas unit

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,713 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,152 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,077 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,071 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear support bar bracket bent

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,132 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,235 miles

all 4 wheels damaged

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2010 53,235 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all 4 wheels damaged

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,656 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 45,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,856 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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Y809 UAD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y809 UAD, 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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Y809 UAD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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