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GY55 KZN

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KZN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 107,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,235 miles

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Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,768 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,319 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,141 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the front brake pads are 1/2 worn and the brake discs are slightly lipped/corroded.

the front tyres are worn on the inside edges to 2 mm.(The legal limit is 1.6 mm).The o/s rear tyre is worn to 4 mm and the n/s rear tyre is worn to 5 mm.

the rear brake pads are worn very low! (2 mm). Limit 1.5 mm!

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,141 miles

the front brake pads are 1/2 worn and the brake discs are slightly lipped/corroded.

the front tyres are worn on the inside edges to 2 mm.(The legal limit is 1.6 mm).The o/s rear tyre is worn to 4 mm and the n/s rear tyre is worn to 5 mm.

the rear brake pads are worn very low! (2 mm). Limit 1.5 mm!

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,989 miles

n/s alloy wheels scuffed.

n/s/f tyre worn to 6 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm (Both rear tyres worn on inner edges), Legal limit 1.6 mm!

small crack in front number plate.

underside of vehicle very dry.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s alloy wheels scuffed.

n/s/f tyre worn to 6 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm (Both rear tyres worn on inner edges), Legal limit 1.6 mm!

small crack in front number plate.

underside of vehicle very dry.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,349 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)

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 KZN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey 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 KZN, 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 KZN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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