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DC 36

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC 36
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,954 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 77,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,675 miles

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))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,838 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,877 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,132 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

runflat indicator on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,460 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 48,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 30,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,714 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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DC 36 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DC 36, 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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DC 36 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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