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KX55 SMU

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,571 mi
Last recorded109,571 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 SMU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,515 miles

engine sump pan slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,497 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 107,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 105,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y Join area. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 100,953 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y Join area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,919 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 95,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim will not adjust to allow for correct positioning (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,253 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,021 miles

Undershields cover brake/fuel lines.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,999 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,999 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,302 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,252 miles

Front tyres cuts in outer walls.

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 20,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres cuts in outer walls.

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

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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KX55 SMU is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 KX55 SMU, 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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KX55 SMU is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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