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KW55 SSS

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 SSS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perrishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,547 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,716 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear suspension subframe/chassis areas coroded,suspension spring platforms coroded,.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,029 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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KW55 SSS is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KW55 SSS, 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 KW55 SSS registered?

KW55 SSS is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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