CarVerify

Free Car Check

S700 PRS

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,512 mi
Last recorded145,512 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationS700 PRS
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

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 145,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 145,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 143,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,515 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 141,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,287 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s front seat belt slow in retracting

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

o/s front seat belt slow in retracting

under body and suspension rust

Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front seat belt slow in retracting

tyre warning light on dash

under body and suspension rust

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,640 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front ride height switch bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,640 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front ride height switch bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front suspension ride bracket cracked

n/s front wing cover loose

Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front suspension ride bracket cracked

n/s front wing cover loose

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,486 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,317 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 42,317 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,359 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 32,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,249 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

S700 PRS is a 2004 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S700 PRS, 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 S700 PRS?

You can check the full history of S700 PRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S700 PRS registered?

S700 PRS is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is S700 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 PRS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S700 PRS 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 S700 PRS. 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.