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LR05 MBO

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,513 mi
Last recorded49,513 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MBO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,394 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,698 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear brake pads are not clearly visible but appear to be worn low.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread near to tread depth bar

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,653 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,193 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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LR05 MBO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 LR05 MBO, 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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LR05 MBO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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