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HG04 GJU

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GJU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,360 miles

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2026 70,359 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,114 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,851 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 51,841 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant level low

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,533 miles

Rear exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,940 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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HG04 GJU is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze 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 HG04 GJU, 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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HG04 GJU is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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