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MA05 WZZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,018 mi
Last recorded159,018 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WZZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 159,018 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 159,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 158,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 158,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 157,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 155,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 152,797 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 150,976 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 148,424 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 146,485 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 146,485 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 145,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,698 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumper

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to front bumper

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,632 miles

accident damage nearside front bumper & wing

offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,702 miles

Headlamp height levelling warning light on.

Tyre pressure warning light flashing.

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 31 May 2011 85,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,601 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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MA05 WZZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA05 WZZ, 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 MA05 WZZ registered?

MA05 WZZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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