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BL54 ZWJ

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,494 mi
Last recorded172,494 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZWJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 172,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 164,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 157,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 157,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 152,140 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,140 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,773 miles

Nearside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury gas struts not holding lid peno (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brace corroded

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury gas struts not holding lid open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brace corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 145,773 miles

Nearside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury gas struts not holding lid peno (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brace corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury gas struts not holding lid open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brace corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,565 miles

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

Nearside Front strengthening bar has corrosion

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

Offside Front strengthening bar has corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,565 miles

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

Nearside Front strengthening bar has corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front strengthening bar has corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 133,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 127,041 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,100 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 119,109 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 118,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 114,955 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 114,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2015 110,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 106,574 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 105,001 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tpms light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 May 2013 104,772 miles

Coolant level low

EML On dash

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 29 May 2013 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant level low

EML On dash

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 97,267 miles

o/s rear tyre low tread

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 31 May 2011 85,219 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads worn

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,198 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inneredges

rear pads wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,523 miles

frt discs worn

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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BL54 ZWJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BL54 ZWJ, 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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BL54 ZWJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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