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2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,103 mi
Last recorded65,103 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 RPS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,631 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 50,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,357 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 49,343 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,020 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,037 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,049 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,162 miles

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

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

headlamp adjustment warning light illum.

tyre pressure warning lamp illum.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,258 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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4 RPS is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 4 RPS, 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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4 RPS is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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