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GR55 VXD

2005 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VXD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 77,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective on full beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

slight oil loss on rear axle

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,686 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,201 miles

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 7 Nov 2016 62,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge, no cords exposed

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,767 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,526 miles

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,526 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,367 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

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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GR55 VXD is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GR55 VXD, 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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GR55 VXD is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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