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GP55 OGF

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,186 miles

All suspension,steering and brake components corroded

Exhaust corroded and various leaks

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,515 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 78,515 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system rusty

rear sub frame and suspension parts rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,914 miles

Exhaust corroded rear part of system

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all related suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,556 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,459 miles

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

Exhaust system flange joints all corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,651 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,361 miles

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

Offside rear shock absorber weak in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,427 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,333 miles

both front tyres thinning on inside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 24,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 13,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,481 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 OGF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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