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RN54 GHU

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 GHU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,988 miles

Front & Rear Suspension component mounting covered in underseal

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 51,492 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,020 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 47,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 43,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,927 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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RN54 GHU 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 RN54 GHU, 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 RN54 GHU registered?

RN54 GHU is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is RN54 GHU safe to buy?

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