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RNZ 992

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 992
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 106,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody/components

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,123 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,713 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side badly coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,694 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,694 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rearmost subframe strengthening brace snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,778 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,999 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,961 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding from centre pipe to to rear silencer

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 34,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,293 miles

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

long travel on parking brake

Fail 16 Oct 2008 17,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

long travel on parking brake

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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RNZ 992 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RNZ 992, 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 RNZ 992 registered?

RNZ 992 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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