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469 BOB

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration469 BOB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 68,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Goes out after a couple of minutes. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,145 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,105 miles

parking brake travel long

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 54,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,911 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18y dunlop sp sport (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low, but cannot see without removing wheels ... should be checked (3.5.1g)

TPMS warning light on, but not indicating system failure

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 9,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,388 miles

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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469 BOB is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 469 BOB, 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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469 BOB is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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