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T22 KYR

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 KYR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 93,522 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,666 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,757 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,598 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2019 81,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,862 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,744 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,740 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,380 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,024 miles

rear discs bad pitting

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,764 miles

rear disc pitting

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,665 miles

front tyres wear on inner edges

heat sheild at rear loose

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,967 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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T22 KYR is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T22 KYR, 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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T22 KYR is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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