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EA05 AOT

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 AOT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 70,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 69,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 69,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 67,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,933 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,855 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,855 miles

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 14 Oct 2010 40,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,056 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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EA05 AOT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 EA05 AOT, 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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EA05 AOT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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