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L7 NDN

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,694 mi
Last recorded36,694 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NDN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 33,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,398 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 33,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 32,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 31,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 31,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,298 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 31,178 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,213 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 30,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 26,393 miles

slight movement at steering column

Fail 1 May 2009 26,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp level warninig light coming on

slight movement at steering column

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 May 2008 24,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 24,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Approx 10kg runout on rear discs.

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit.

Offside front tyre bald on inner wear edge.

Tyre pressure warning light stays on.

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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L7 NDN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L7 NDN, 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 L7 NDN registered?

L7 NDN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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