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SF05 XMP

2005 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XMP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 52,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,706 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 48,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,617 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 33,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,609 miles

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

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

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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SF05 XMP is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SF05 XMP, 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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What year was SF05 XMP registered?

SF05 XMP is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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