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YV04 KPF

2004 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,202 mi
Last recorded121,202 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 KPF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 121,202 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 121,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 121,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,659 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 118,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear slight play rear hub

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,312 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear slight play rear hub

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,723 miles

EM & tyre light on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,484 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,692 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn low on inner tread edge

n/side wiper rubber has BORDER LINE SPLIT

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,711 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,531 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 KPF is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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