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KH05 BSU

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BSU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,020 miles

vehicle has underbody corrosion / suspension components corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 160,020 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has underbody corrosion / suspension components corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 157,667 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 157,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both middle boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 153,945 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 146,979 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,840 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding All brakes need adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding All brakes need adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Parking brake grabbing needs adjustment or repair. (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 137,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 137,896 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 132,848 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,777 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,867 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,867 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,323 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and tread starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and tread starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,183 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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KH05 BSU is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KH05 BSU, 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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KH05 BSU is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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