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KG05 KZA

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 KZA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,963 miles

Lower Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 121,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 121,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,098 miles

centre exhaust blow evident

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2016 117,091 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust blow evident

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,224 miles

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,644 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,226 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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KG05 KZA is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KG05 KZA, 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 KG05 KZA registered?

KG05 KZA is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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