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RK05 WXX

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,748 mi
Last recorded66,748 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WXX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,748 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 63,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 58,135 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,697 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,697 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,624 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,379 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres has slight wear on edges

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

Tyre pressure warning light stays on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,790 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,790 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,089 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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RK05 WXX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RK05 WXX, 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 RK05 WXX registered?

RK05 WXX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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