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RIA 2424

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,951 mi
Last recorded58,951 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 2424
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 56,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,846 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 50,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,539 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,799 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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RIA 2424 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RIA 2424, 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 RIA 2424 registered?

RIA 2424 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RIA 2424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 2424 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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