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SN04 ZLV

2004 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,278 mi
Last recorded106,278 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus SC43063,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ZLV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,278 miles

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joints in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2025 106,278 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joints in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,567 miles

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 100,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2022 100,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,348 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,238 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 98,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,050 miles

Engine light (EML) on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,047 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine light (EML) on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,060 miles

Rear nearside underbody strengthener mounting corroded and holed

both front tyres worn to approximately 3mm on inner edge

rear nearside tyre worn onto 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,363 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,053 miles

eml on

Pass 4 May 2012 59,448 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 59,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure monitor on at dash

Pass 17 May 2011 53,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 24,122 miles

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

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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SN04 ZLV 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 SN04 ZLV, 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 SN04 ZLV registered?

SN04 ZLV is a 2004 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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