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DF55 EAC

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,211 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 74,921 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,467 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE WORN TO INNER EDGE

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WORN TO INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,421 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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DF55 EAC 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 90%.

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 DF55 EAC, 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 DF55 EAC registered?

DF55 EAC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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