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GP55 HLN

2005 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HLN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.7mm, inner edge worn 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front stay/stabilizer bracket corroded, centre section missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.2mm 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.4mm, inner edge worn 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded, reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox to body earth strap snapped

rear exhaust heat shield starting to break away

Fail 11 Nov 2025 89,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam went off during test after (aim checked) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.7mm, inner edge worn 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front stay/stabilizer bracket corroded, centre section missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.2mm 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 2.4mm, inner edge worn 245/40ZR18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded, reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox to body earth strap snapped

rear exhaust heat shield starting to break away

Pass 9 Nov 2024 84,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front strengthen bar from sub frame to body is corroded away

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear , at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,402 miles

Nearside Front strengthening bar attached to sub frame and body corroded off

Fail 8 Nov 2023 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strengthening bar attached to sub frame and body corroded off

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,810 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

earth strap broken

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

earth strap broken

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,827 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light on

Fail 4 Nov 2020 71,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light on

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet blocked but sufficient fluid supplied by nearside to clear screen

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2019 67,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet blocked but sufficient fluid supplied by nearside to clear screen

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,341 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,349 miles

nearside rear tyre getting a bit low on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,315 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,522 miles

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

slight lip on front discs

very slight play at front bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,008 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear 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 HLN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GP55 HLN, 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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GP55 HLN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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