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OIG 8940

2005 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 8940
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 100,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,955 miles

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 9 Feb 2021 90,954 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 May 2020 87,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 87,765 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 87,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 82,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,919 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,879 miles

All exhaust joint flanges very badly deteriorated / corroded.

TPMS light on.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

All exhaust joint flanges very badly deteriorated / corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly damp (2.7.2a)

TPMS light on.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,861 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,966 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

near side tailpipe finisher insecure

off side tailpipe finisher insecure

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,223 miles

slight movement at steering column

smear at wipers

tyres worn at edges...monitor

Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement at steering column

smear at wipers

tyres worn at edges...monitor

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,530 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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OIG 8940 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OIG 8940, 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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OIG 8940 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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