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GU05 LDN

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LDN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,977 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,720 miles

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

Boot floor corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,188 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 57,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,739 miles

Brake fluid just above Min

Centre box to tail box heavily corroded

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges tread low

O/S/R Tyre just on 1.6 MM

Rear brake pads look thin

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,486 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,363 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,533 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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GU05 LDN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GU05 LDN, 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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What year was GU05 LDN registered?

GU05 LDN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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