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RA55 BWF

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,460 mi
Last recorded16,460 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BWF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 16,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 16,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped, not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall, no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 16,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,354 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 16,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 16,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,100 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 16,063 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,781 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,960 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 11,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres serface cracking in tread

near side rear tyre worn on edges + serface cracking in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres serface cracking in tread

near side rear tyre worn on edges + serface cracking in tread

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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RA55 BWF is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 RA55 BWF, 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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RA55 BWF is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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