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AU55 ZFT

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,415 mi
Last recorded59,415 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZFT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,415 miles

all underside components subject to heavy surface corrosion .

Fail 23 Jul 2025 59,414 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside components subject to heavy surface corrosion .

Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,617 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,697 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,154 miles

All 4 tyres are split in tread

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 54,154 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

All 4 tyres are split in tread

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,824 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,819 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some items of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some items of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is cracking in tred

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,032 miles

low tyre pressure warning light on

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low tyre pressure warning light on

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,978 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,198 miles

O/s/f and both rear tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,872 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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AU55 ZFT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU55 ZFT, 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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AU55 ZFT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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