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S3 VFY

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,756 mi
Last recorded51,756 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VFY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,756 miles

Rear brake pads not visible

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 May 2025 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 49,730 miles

Front suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,837 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2022 47,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 26,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 24,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,519 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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S3 VFY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S3 VFY, 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 S3 VFY registered?

S3 VFY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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