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C2 TRF

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TRF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 99,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,226 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,335 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,021 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 92,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,781 miles

tpms light iluminated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,699 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,338 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 40,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,538 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords/plies but below length requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,097 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,555 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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C2 TRF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C2 TRF, 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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C2 TRF is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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