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YF54 VFZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,547 mi
Last recorded188,547 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VFZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 188,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 184,783 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 182,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 181,368 miles

front brake pads close to minimum wear limits and front brake discs worn

parking brake reserve could be improved

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads close to minimum wear limits and front brake discs worn

parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 19 Nov 2019 177,630 miles

nearside rear body bracing bar mounting bolts sheared and welded to chassis

parking brake reserve could be improve

Fail 19 Nov 2019 177,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear body bracing bar mounting bolts sheared and welded to chassis

parking brake reserve could be improve

Pass 28 Nov 2018 170,903 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Some corrosion becoming present around underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2017 164,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 164,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,825 miles

N/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 149,025 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,010 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 145,044 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,363 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,466 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,924 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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YF54 VFZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF54 VFZ, 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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YF54 VFZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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