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BN55 RKV

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RKV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,546 miles

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

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,232 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,930 miles

NSF and OSF tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

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 26 Jan 2016 62,929 miles

NSF and OSF tyre wearing on the inside.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,760 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SECONDARY TREAD BAND.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SECONDARY TREAD BAND.

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly.

tyre pressure light on dash.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,359 miles

bot front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

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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BN55 RKV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN55 RKV, 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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BN55 RKV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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