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YL53 DHG

2004 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,987 mi
Last recorded117,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 DHG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,987 miles

Front Steering Rack fluid Leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhuast Shield insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,987 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering Rack fluid Leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhuast Shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 112,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 107,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,121 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,121 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,604 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 95,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,117 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on face but not exposing beading

Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on face but not exposing beading

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,976 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside front tyre worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge 245/40/18

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,125 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges 245/40/18

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on dash

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit 245/40/18

Rear brake pads getting low

Recommend tracking

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges 245/40/18

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on dash

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit 245/40/18

Rear brake pads getting low

Recommend tracking

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty also N/S/R tail pipe cover missing

N/S/F bumper held on by tape but secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty also N/S/R tail pipe cover missing

N/S/F bumper held on by tape but secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,692 miles

large engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,376 miles

both front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,005 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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YL53 DHG is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL53 DHG, 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 YL53 DHG registered?

YL53 DHG is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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