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GY55 KZD

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KZD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,886 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,879 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,765 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,704 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,878 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 14 Nov 2011 108,942 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 22 Nov 2010 106,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,199 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,265 miles

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

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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GY55 KZD is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY55 KZD, 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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GY55 KZD is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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