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E111 MCD

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,382 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 111,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,680 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,128 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,752 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 72,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,804 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked heavly

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,201 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,532 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,992 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 40,992 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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E111 MCD is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 E111 MCD, 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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E111 MCD is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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