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T13 MWC

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 MWC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 37,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,010 miles

Nearside Front Showing Signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Showing Signs of deterioration

Offside Front Showing Signs of deterioration

Offside Rear Showing Signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,604 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 27,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,795 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 3 Nov 2008 12,640 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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T13 MWC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 T13 MWC, 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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T13 MWC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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