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GU05 XBK

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XBK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,444 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,594 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 80,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,570 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,570 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,459 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 73,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,110 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,075 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,905 miles

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

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

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 XBK is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

GU05 XBK is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is GU05 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 XBK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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