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11 PCF

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 PCF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 123,917 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 123,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 112,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres on wear indicators

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2022 110,835 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both rear tyres on wear indicators

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,243 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,276 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,142 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner treads

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 97,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,365 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,497 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,551 miles

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

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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11 PCF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 11 PCF, 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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11 PCF is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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