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L430 VJW

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 VJW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lamp washers inop

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,658 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,585 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,546 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y section leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,103 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 59,324 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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L430 VJW is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L430 VJW, 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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L430 VJW is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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