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K6 XUS

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,385 mi
Last recorded69,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 66,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 64,794 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 62,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,421 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,313 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 56,044 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 56,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,190 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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K6 XUS is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K6 XUS, 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 K6 XUS registered?

K6 XUS is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is K6 XUS safe to buy?

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