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SM05 JVC

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,715 mi
Last recorded42,715 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JVC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,715 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corosion all over

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 42,584 miles

general corrosion

Fail 12 May 2023 42,584 miles

general corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,390 miles

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

General corrosion on floor and suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 42,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

General corrosion on floor and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,806 miles

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

Exhaust corrosion

General corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Exhaust corrosion

General corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,474 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,250 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

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

General corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2018 37,250 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

All tyres have sidewall damage

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

General corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,946 miles

General corrosion

Propshaft centre bearing mounting worn

Fail 6 Nov 2017 34,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

General corrosion

Propshaft centre bearing mounting worn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,740 miles

Brake pipes protected with a covering of grease

Exhaust condition

Fail 2 Nov 2016 32,740 miles

Brake pipes protected with a covering of grease

Exhaust condition

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,426 miles

Brake pipes protected with a coating of grease

General exhaust corrosion

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 32,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes protected with a coating of grease

General exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,904 miles

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

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

general corrosion

o/s/f wheel tight to turn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,676 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,517 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,428 miles

advisory slight damage to o/s/f ,o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls

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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SM05 JVC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM05 JVC, 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 SM05 JVC registered?

SM05 JVC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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