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LT55 RZS

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,760 mi
Last recorded78,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 RZS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

TPMS light on

Fail 28 Aug 2025 78,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS light on

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,006 miles

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,043 miles

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,041 miles

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

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

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

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,638 miles

small chips on screen .

corrosion on suspension front arms .

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,769 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lip

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,539 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,071 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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LT55 RZS is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT55 RZS, 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 LT55 RZS registered?

LT55 RZS is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LT55 RZS safe to buy?

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