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SC05 LEX

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,861 mi
Last recorded211,861 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 211,861 miles

Exhaust flanges deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 211,861 miles

Exhaust flanges deteriorated.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 211,860 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2024 193,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 192,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 190,548 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 190,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 185,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 185,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 182,851 miles

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 27 Feb 2020 182,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 8 Mar 2019 173,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid change

Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,823 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 6 Mar 2018 164,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine & under trays

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,893 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 151,893 miles

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

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 29 Feb 2016 134,265 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre reading 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,171 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 16,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,568 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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SC05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC05 LEX, 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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SC05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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