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L3 GHV

2005 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,404 mi
Last recorded166,404 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 GHV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 166,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 165,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 165,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 165,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 163,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 158,337 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 158,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 137,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild loose above rear silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 87,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,676 miles

front brake pads worn low

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L3 GHV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L3 GHV, 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 L3 GHV registered?

L3 GHV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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