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N3 PVT

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,579 mi
Last recorded22,579 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 PVT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 22,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 20,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 20,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 16,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,589 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,665 miles

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

both number plate lamps worked with a tap

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,333 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,391 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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N3 PVT 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 N3 PVT, 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 N3 PVT registered?

N3 PVT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is N3 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 PVT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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