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2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KBG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,155 miles

Exhaust system corroding, exhaust joints corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,845 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,815 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

Fail 21 Mar 2018 97,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,680 miles

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,228 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads not visible

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

OSR tyre pressure looks low unable to confirm as valve cap seized

AFS light on but headlamp aim within limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,066 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,373 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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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1 KBG is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 1 KBG, 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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1 KBG is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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