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HJ04 YLM

2004 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YLM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,358 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,540 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 43,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 41,361 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 40,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,932 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 39,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,260 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,464 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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HJ04 YLM is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ04 YLM, 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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What year was HJ04 YLM registered?

HJ04 YLM is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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