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SM55 NFP

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NFP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,305 miles

Sills and sections of floor covered in plastic

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,874 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,070 miles

nsr tyre worn near limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,142 miles

front tyres worn at shoulders

nsr tyre worn at shoulders

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,446 miles

front 2-3mm at shoulders

very slight smearing at wipers

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,130 miles

Condensation in both side repeaters.

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 22 Aug 2008 26,474 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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SM55 NFP is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM55 NFP, 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 SM55 NFP registered?

SM55 NFP is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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