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DU05 NZX

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NZX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,220 miles

slight underside corrosion

undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,608 miles

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

under side under trays fitted not allowing inspection to some components

Fail 24 May 2025 86,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside sills corroded

under side under trays fitted not allowing inspection to some components

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,062 miles

all 4 tyres low on pressure and worn on edges

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all 4 tyres low on pressure and worn on edges

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn one edge perishing and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust (back box) joints very badly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 79,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn one edge perishing and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust (back box) joints very badly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,413 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both headlights faded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear shock slight misting of oil

Offside front tyre cracked on tread

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights faded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,270 miles

headlights misting

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,774 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape slightly

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,065 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm n/s.r tyre worn 2mm

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm n/s.r tyre worn 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,172 miles

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,172 miles

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 46,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,720 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,690 miles

front brake pads low and discs worn/corroded inner faces.

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,434 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

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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DU05 NZX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU05 NZX, 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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DU05 NZX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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