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F8 TUM

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,460 mi
Last recorded34,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 TUM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 34,460 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 22,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 21,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,306 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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F8 TUM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F8 TUM, 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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What year was F8 TUM registered?

F8 TUM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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