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GP55 EAJ

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EAJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,417 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 108,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 106,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,969 miles

Exhaust back box tail pipe deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall is feathered

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

Pass 23 May 2012 99,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 94,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 94,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 84,099 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,384 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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GP55 EAJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP55 EAJ, 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 GP55 EAJ registered?

GP55 EAJ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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