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HWM 914

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,714 mi
Last recorded62,714 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWM 914
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 61,779 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 61,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Visible cracks within tread on nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,396 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 34,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,497 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2009 8,027 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside rear kerbing rib cut

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,843 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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HWM 914 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HWM 914, 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 HWM 914 registered?

HWM 914 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HWM 914 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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