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GV55 PXZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PXZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,360 miles

underside/suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y branch (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,478 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 70,478 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,774 miles

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

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 before 2012 (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,774 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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 16 Sep 2014 57,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,190 miles

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 26 Oct 2012 45,336 miles

slight smear at wipers

Fail 26 Oct 2012 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr height sensor snapped (affecting headlight aim)

slight smear at wipers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,671 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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GV55 PXZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV55 PXZ, 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 GV55 PXZ registered?

GV55 PXZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GV55 PXZ safe to buy?

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