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RE05 CPN

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 CPN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,793 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 59,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,526 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,312 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2020 56,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

centre/rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,005 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,513 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,690 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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RE05 CPN is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE05 CPN, 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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RE05 CPN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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