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E2 PBM

2005 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,417 mi
Last recorded65,417 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PBM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 64,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,389 miles

Minor corrosion underneath.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,178 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,609 miles

All rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,732 miles

very slight play from o/s/f wheel (possible wheel bearing)

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

very slight play from o/s/f wheel (possible wheel bearing)

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,078 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sills have covers over them

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,215 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,009 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear foglamp inop

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

large lip on front discs

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,501 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

large lip on front discs

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,409 miles

Offside 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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E2 PBM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E2 PBM, 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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E2 PBM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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