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YV04 EGE

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EGE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 99,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,242 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 69,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,647 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight movement in battery

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,358 miles

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

due to tyre wear advise wheel alignment check

Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

due to tyre wear advise wheel alignment check

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,176 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,718 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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YV04 EGE is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black 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 YV04 EGE, 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 YV04 EGE registered?

YV04 EGE is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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