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GR55 WPY

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,591 mi
Last recorded49,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 WPY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 49,591 miles

Corrosion in places

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 49,590 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion in places

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,743 miles

Corrosion in places

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 46,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,672 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 35,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 30,796 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 23,314 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 23,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 20,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,261 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 18,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,513 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

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 WPY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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