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SJ04 HGX

2004 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus LS43088,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,559 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,557 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,442 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,739 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,671 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 41,866 miles

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 16 May 2012 39,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,164 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

wipers smearing

Pass 14 May 2009 31,365 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 31,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,635 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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SJ04 HGX is a 2004 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,296 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ04 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ04 HGX registered?

SJ04 HGX is a 2004 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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