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C5 XUS

2004 Lexus Soarer

Purple Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

218,672 mi
Last recorded218,672 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus Soarer137,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 218,672 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 218,653 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm inner edge smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 213,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack and pipes slightly leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2023 210,238 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 210,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 203,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 197,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 196,670 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 196,670 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 196,566 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 196,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 196,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 195,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 188,422 miles

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 185,393 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2012 180,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 173,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 147,776 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 143,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 137,377 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 137,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,122 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 130,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus Soarer?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,338
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
fog lamp not working 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
brake binding 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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C5 XUS is a 2004 Lexus Soarer in Purple with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 137,377 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 XUS registered?

C5 XUS is a 2004 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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