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GX02 EFN

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,498 mi
Last recorded34,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 EFN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective would benefit from replacement wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light intensity reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective would benefit from replacement wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension component's under vehicle, corroded but not considered excessive at present.

note: auxiliary belt starting to separate MUST be replaced.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,492 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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GX02 EFN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX02 EFN, 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 GX02 EFN registered?

GX02 EFN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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