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M8 RBG

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RBG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 38,494 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,971 miles

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

Rear brake pads cannot be viewed with wheels fitted.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,793 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,perished and cracked slightly mishaped

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

front tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 37,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear tyre mishaped on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 36,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

rear tyres mishaped on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,148 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,195 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,487 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,063 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 15,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,055 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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M8 RBG is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M8 RBG, 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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M8 RBG is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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