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C8 CKW

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CKW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,753 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 94,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

middle and rear sections of exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,601 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,802 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,111 miles

front registration plate slightly unclear

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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C8 CKW is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 CKW, 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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C8 CKW is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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