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HF55 DSZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DSZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,449 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 93,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front cat 'Y' section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

n/s exhaust front pipe slight blow

Pass 29 May 2020 88,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small exhaust leak by front cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,361 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe section before secondary catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,314 miles

Rear rear brake pads can not be seen

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,811 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,270 miles

TPMS warning is illuminated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

passengers screen washer poor performance

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

advise brake fluid low

outter sill covers

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,394 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,609 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 28,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake fluid level

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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HF55 DSZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF55 DSZ, 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 HF55 DSZ registered?

HF55 DSZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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