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DE05 EAM

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EAM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,688 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 19 Feb 2024 65,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 57,060 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,817 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking.

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2016 52,739 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking.

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,163 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,226 miles

headlight auto adjust light came on dash for 15 mins

Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,253 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,374 miles

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

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

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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DE05 EAM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE05 EAM, 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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What year was DE05 EAM registered?

DE05 EAM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DE05 EAM safe to buy?

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