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BF05 HZX

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,630 mi
Last recorded142,630 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HZX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 142,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 142,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 142,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 142,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 142,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 140,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,641 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 135,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,446 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 13,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 127,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,123 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 2 Oct 2009 67,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BF05 HZX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF05 HZX, 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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BF05 HZX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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