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2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 KBD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 136,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 135,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 134,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,419 miles

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vsc light on

Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,779 miles

offside front tyre bald - inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre bald - inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,007 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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K100 KBD 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 90.5%.

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 K100 KBD, 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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K100 KBD is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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