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GU05 XDV

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XDV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on inner band

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on inner band

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,587 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,744 miles

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,032 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,946 miles

n/s/f tyre on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,072 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 XDV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

GU05 XDV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is GU05 XDV safe to buy?

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