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J90 LGB

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LGB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,064 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025 97,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,053 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery clamp slightly loose

boot floor corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 79,006 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight bind

engine management light on

general corrosion to underside of body etc, bottom of spare wheel well feels very soft

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 58,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 43,875 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 4 Mar 2011 36,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,048 miles

rear pads wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,005 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J90 LGB is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J90 LGB, 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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J90 LGB is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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