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SM05 JVW

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 163,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body and suspension been under sealed through out

Pass 20 May 2025 156,845 miles

all rear suspension corroded

all welding has been heavily undersealed

both rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 156,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and sill area in front of rear wheel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear floor and sill area behind wheel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and sill area in front of rear wheel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear floor and sill area behind wheel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 143,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 143,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,564 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,100 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,221 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 109,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,269 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,269 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,048 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,206 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 81,206 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,314 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,039 miles

front tyres reading 2mm at inner edges of tread.. <monitor only>

Pass 22 May 2008 29,947 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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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SM05 JVW is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SM05 JVW, 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 SM05 JVW registered?

SM05 JVW is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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