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PJ55 KNF

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 KNF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,691 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2019 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,446 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,446 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,252 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,913 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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PJ55 KNF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ55 KNF, 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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PJ55 KNF is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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