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SJ05 AKN

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,281 mi
Last recorded186,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AKN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 186,281 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 185,413 miles

boot floor corroded and holed non structual

Pass 21 Jan 2022 182,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 162,772 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 150,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 150,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,894 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2017 123,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrodded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,297 miles

front washers slightly poor.

monitor rear tyre wear at edges of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,792 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

front brake discs slightly scored and lipped

front brake pads have approx 1/2 life left

raer brake pads have approx 1/4 life left

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,326 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,949 miles

Aerial does not fully lower.

Approx 2000 miles left on front brake pads.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Parking brake almost at end of travel.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Aerial does not fully lower.

Approx 2000 miles left on front brake pads.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

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)

Parking brake almost at end of travel.

Rear height sensor damaged (torn off mounts).

Tyre pressure warning light staying on.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,638 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 15,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SJ05 AKN 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 81%.

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 SJ05 AKN, 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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SJ05 AKN is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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