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DG55 VKZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VKZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,750 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 82,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,923 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,154 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,006 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,433 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,973 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,383 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG55 VKZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG55 VKZ, 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 DG55 VKZ registered?

DG55 VKZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DG55 VKZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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