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BD05 TXT

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,530 mi
Last recorded17,530 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TXT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 16,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 16,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 15,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 15,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,234 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 14,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,231 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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BD05 TXT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BD05 TXT, 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 BD05 TXT registered?

BD05 TXT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BD05 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TXT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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