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G10 NST

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,472 mi
Last recorded110,472 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 NST
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,134 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,655 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

not see front inner brake pads

Pass 21 Dec 2013 56,335 miles

eml light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 23 Nov 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,776 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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G10 NST is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G10 NST, 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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G10 NST is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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