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LC55 XSZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,539 mi
Last recorded23,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XSZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 23,539 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 23,539 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 22,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 19,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 17,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 16,578 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 16,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,978 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 14,762 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,762 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,247 miles

rust/corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2011 13,890 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,964 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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LC55 XSZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC55 XSZ, 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 LC55 XSZ registered?

LC55 XSZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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