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RV05 WTU

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WTU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 111,780 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,726 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,615 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,221 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,221 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,722 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,097 miles

under guards fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under body corrosion, not causing any loss of structural integrity.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,895 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear leveling device loose but working

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 101,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,844 miles

REAR TYRES RECHECK 1500 MILES

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,796 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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RV05 WTU is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV05 WTU, 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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RV05 WTU is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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