CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV04 CWD

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CWD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,425 miles

car underbody underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,996 miles

offside and nearside front body supports/stiffeners rusted through

vsc light working intermittantly

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,381 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system damaged and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,676 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail section heavy corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,059 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,793 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Rear Lower Exhaust joints corroded

Corrosion under vehicle not affecting strength of any components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 69,793 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Rear Lower Exhaust joints corroded

Corrosion under vehicle not affecting strength of any components

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,450 miles

EML on.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Exhaust system corroded at joints but no leakage of gas.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer.

Nearside Rear height sensor broken.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,635 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 42,005 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,225 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 31,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,004 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,947 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 12,947 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)

Requires Air conditioning top up

Requires tracking re-alignment

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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV04 CWD is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GV04 CWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV04 CWD?

You can check the full history of GV04 CWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV04 CWD registered?

GV04 CWD is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is GV04 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 CWD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV04 CWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV04 CWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.