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R5 KOE

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,619 mi
Last recorded86,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KOE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,619 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 76,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,457 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,629 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 46,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,869 miles

tyres have slight cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,869 miles

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

tyres have slight cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 34,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,974 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R5 KOE is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R5 KOE, 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 R5 KOE registered?

R5 KOE is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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