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S55 KON

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 KON
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,642 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,192 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,041 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,521 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,487 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,771 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,897 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 28,229 miles

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

o/s wiper torn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,719 miles

Approx 10kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,279 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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S55 KON is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 S55 KON, 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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S55 KON is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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