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RF55 LLZ

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LLZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,429 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,617 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm 245-40-18 Dunlop

Exhaust leak catalyst area

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,617 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm 245-40-18 Dunlop

Exhaust leak catalyst area

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Working intermittently (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack damp with fluid

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,646 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight leak on exhaust

Steering rack damp

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,667 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 94,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 82,703 miles

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

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 74,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 74,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,021 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 57,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 57,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,055 miles

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

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

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)

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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RF55 LLZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RF55 LLZ, 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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RF55 LLZ is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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