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LB05 AOK

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 AOK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 107,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 98,827 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear damage to lower part of the boot behind the bumper is starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,730 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 91,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,498 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,544 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm measured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,871 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,871 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,805 miles

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

The nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

The offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2010 25,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,013 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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LB05 AOK is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LB05 AOK, 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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LB05 AOK is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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