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SV05 LLK

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 LLK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,348 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 55,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,296 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 13 Dec 2011 41,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,930 miles

front tyres worn on both shoulders

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

tyre size (245/40R18)93Y dunlop sp.sport 2030.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,397 miles

offside wiper blade has a slight tear

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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SV05 LLK is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SV05 LLK, 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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SV05 LLK is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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