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M33 ENH

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 ENH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 126,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 100,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 100,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2018 93,411 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 93,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 85,338 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 85,338 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 75,409 miles

Centre TO REAR EXHUST DETERIORTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING OUTER EDGE 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGE 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON EDGE 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,775 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dif has small oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 54,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,673 miles

park brake lever travel long

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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M33 ENH is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M33 ENH, 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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M33 ENH is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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