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A23 SWH

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,770 mi
Last recorded57,770 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SWH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 57,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 54,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 43,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips in windscreen

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 4 Oct 2019 39,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips in windscreen

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,443 miles

Both front lower ball joint dustcovers deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,063 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,413 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,954 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit and age cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,749 miles

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

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

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,240 miles

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

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

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

run flat light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,691 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread and wearing low

o/s/r tyre age cracking and deep cuts in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2010 10,778 miles

all four tyres age cracking within tread

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r tyre getting low

tyre warning displayed

Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,996 miles

approx 3mm left on edges of both rear tyres

slight age cracking to all tyres

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,524 miles

advance movement in rear sub-frame bushes may need attention

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and age cracking

knock from front and rear of vehicle may need further investigation

o/s/r tyre age cracking

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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A23 SWH is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A23 SWH, 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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What year was A23 SWH registered?

A23 SWH is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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