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VU05 BXO

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BXO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,035 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 100,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,814 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 97,814 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tip coming loose /rattling

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,350 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tip coming loose /rattling

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,427 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,626 miles

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

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

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 22 Jun 2010 45,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,646 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,831 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)

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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VU05 BXO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU05 BXO, 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 VU05 BXO registered?

VU05 BXO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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