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EF05 HXK

2005 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,187 mi
Last recorded40,187 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HXK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 40,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 38,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 38,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,940 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 36,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 32,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 31,049 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 31,049 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 29,742 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 28,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 24,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 23,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,092 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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EF05 HXK is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF05 HXK, 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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EF05 HXK is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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