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GP05 DVK

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 DVK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,302 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 90,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted excessively b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vsc light on

Pass 27 Dec 2019 89,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 84,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 74,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,943 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,546 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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GP05 DVK is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GP05 DVK, 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 GP05 DVK registered?

GP05 DVK is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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