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ROD 411X

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 411X
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,202 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front 'Y' section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose corroded and pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose corroded and pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose corroded and pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both exhaust joints into rear box, flanges very corroded, pipes may fall from rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,000 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,697 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear backbox heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Oct 2009 21,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,924 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 13,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ROD 411X is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 ROD 411X, 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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ROD 411X is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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