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B11 MLL

2005 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MLL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 101,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,873 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 98,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 98,031 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto levelling device on rear n/s lower arm not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,664 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18/ (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,273 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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B11 MLL is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B11 MLL, 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 21 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B11 MLL is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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