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LW04 XRZ

2004 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XRZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,574 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake control has little reserve travel, advise inspection/adjustment

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 96,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting/retaining bolt not fully locked/tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake control has little reserve travel, advise inspection/adjustment

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills rusty

exhaust heavily corroded and has a minor exhaust leak on rear section

front and rear suspension components corroded

both rear tail pipe tips loose risk of becoming detached

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,237 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded front & rear

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,208 miles

tyre warning lamp on

vsc dash lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,654 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both centre rear exhaust mountings are broken away

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,654 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both centre rear exhaust mountings are broken away

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,090 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 50,501 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 50,500 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)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,531 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,713 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,298 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LW04 XRZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LW04 XRZ, 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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LW04 XRZ is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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