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SV55 KWP

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KWP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,626 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 69,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,652 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 61,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,825 miles

rear pads worn close to limits

Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,487 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 8 Dec 2010 23,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,766 miles

both rear tyres on limits at test

frt innerpads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,973 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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SV55 KWP 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 85.7%.

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 SV55 KWP, 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 SV55 KWP registered?

SV55 KWP is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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