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RIA 64

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 64
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 125,135 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 120,842 miles

Both inner sills heavily corroded front to back

Suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,104 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,659 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,183 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,006 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,006 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,275 miles

frt discs worn

handbrake travel

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 64 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 64, 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 64 registered?

RIA 64 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is RIA 64 safe to buy?

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