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YG54 ZXK

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,795 mi
Last recorded144,795 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 ZXK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 144,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 129,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 129,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms on

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure warning light indicates fault on dash

Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light indicates fault on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,737 miles

advise centre exhaust silencer leaking gases blowing slightly

advise rear exhaust back box tail pipe end shrouds corroded and breaking away

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,544 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust silencer leaking gases blowing slightly

advise rear exhaust back box tail pipe end shrouds corroded and breaking away

advise tmps enabled tire pressures low or fault

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,636 miles

cut into n/sf tyre sidewall strengthener

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (inner edge0

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,450 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (inner edge0

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,282 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,282 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,520 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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YG54 ZXK is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG54 ZXK, 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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YG54 ZXK is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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