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RF55 LVU

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LVU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,022 miles

Gear box earth Lead corroded

poor electric's

Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,022 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent and flickering (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,343 miles

Xenon headlights very intermittently flicker

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,343 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,795 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 86,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 76,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,634 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

front pads worn

rear pads look low advise inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2009 56,634 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm

front pads worn

rear pads look low advise inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,479 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2008 47,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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 LVU is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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