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SD05 TKC

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 TKC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tpm light on

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low wearing and cracking in tread dephs .

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,451 miles

front pads on limit front discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,436 miles

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

seepage from rack and pinon.

stone chip on screen .

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,391 miles

engine warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,913 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 68,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,518 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,627 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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SD05 TKC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SD05 TKC, 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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SD05 TKC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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