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GP55 OFA

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 76,196 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2025 76,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,444 miles

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))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,830 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,615 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,699 miles

n/s+0/s headlamps faded

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 63,699 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s+0/s headlamps faded

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,597 miles

n/s/ front tyre has damage to outer wall. Engine Manegment lamp on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack from nearside across to center of screen in line of vision (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/ front tyre has damage to outer wall. Engine Manegment lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,624 miles

5 cm crack found on n/s of windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,388 miles

Accident damage n/s/f

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,388 miles

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

Accident damage n/s/f

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 3,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 2,717 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 OFA 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 76.2%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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