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GP55 EDF

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,027 mi
Last recorded73,027 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EDF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,797 miles

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 45,514 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,426 miles

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

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 EDF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

GP55 EDF is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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