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L5 BJP

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,862 mi
Last recorded53,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BJP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 53,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,052 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 49,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,773 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 47,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 39,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,888 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,262 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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L5 BJP is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L5 BJP, 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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L5 BJP is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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