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LK05 RAX

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,374 mi
Last recorded57,374 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RAX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 57,370 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,563 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front and rear brake discs very heavily pitted/corroded

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,867 miles

Front brake discs pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (inside/outside)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,924 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 38,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,785 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,680 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,188 miles

engine cover/s and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

nearside door mirror assembly slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,458 miles

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Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,962 miles

rear brake discs rusted on edges advice to replace & adjest parking brake

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,216 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,113 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,113 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,301 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LK05 RAX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LK05 RAX, 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 LK05 RAX registered?

LK05 RAX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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