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A15 VAD

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VAD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,450 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tyre pressure monitor system.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FROM INNER SIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,908 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

head lamp self leveling switch bracket brocken at nsr suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers starting to smear

head lamp self leveling switch bracket brocken at nsr suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,653 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,206 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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A15 VAD 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 77.3%.

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 A15 VAD, 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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A15 VAD is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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