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L6 XSC

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,319 mi
Last recorded104,319 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 XSC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 102,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 102,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,099 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 95,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,528 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 80,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,174 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,059 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn low

slight dampness steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,443 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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L6 XSC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L6 XSC, 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 L6 XSC registered?

L6 XSC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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