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OLF 3

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 3
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,889 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 52,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,326 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 50,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 42,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,574 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

rear diff oil leaks

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 May 2008 23,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,572 miles

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

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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OLF 3 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OLF 3, 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 OLF 3 registered?

OLF 3 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for OLF 3 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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