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JFZ 878

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,023 mi
Last recorded73,023 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 878
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavy corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe along with underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroding

underside components corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,572 miles

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

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

underside components corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect als has slight weeping of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust joints corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,199 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,199 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,650 miles

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

Head lamp leveling adjuster broken

Off side parking brake noisy

Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,650 miles

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

Head lamp leveling adjuster broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side parking brake noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,856 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 23,817 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,055 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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JFZ 878 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFZ 878, 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 JFZ 878 registered?

JFZ 878 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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