CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF04 CYW

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,962 mi
Last recorded113,962 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationHF04 CYW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
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

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 113,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,856 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear quarter panels corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer and inner sills corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear quarter panels corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer and inner sills corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,498 miles

unable to fully view rear pads

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,498 miles

unable to fully view rear pads

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,491 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,641 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,080 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 5 May 2009 41,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage front no plate

Pass 8 May 2008 37,314 miles

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 8 May 2008 37,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2007 28,548 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
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

HF04 CYW is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF04 CYW, 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 HF04 CYW?

You can check the full history of HF04 CYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF04 CYW registered?

HF04 CYW is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is HF04 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 CYW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF04 CYW 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 HF04 CYW. 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.