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T666 DON

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 DON
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe support bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 162,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 152,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,251 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,116 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint between rear silencer / middle section corroded deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 142,116 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint between rear silencer / middle section corroded deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,003 miles

both front strengthening/support bars corroded

slight oil leak

wear to front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

both front strengthening/support bars corroded

slight oil leak

wear to front brake discs

Fail 22 May 2018 131,995 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front strengthened bar corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2017 128,608 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre corroded and slight blow

oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2017 128,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre corroded and slight blow

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2016 124,734 miles

Offside Front scrubbed on inner edge

engine covers and sill covers fitted

slight leak on n/s rack

Fail 19 May 2016 124,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake hose kinked

Nearside Front scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front scrubbed on inner edge

engine covers and sill covers fitted

slight leak on n/s rack

Pass 15 May 2015 120,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 120,921 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 113,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2014 113,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2013 106,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 May 2013 106,429 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2012 98,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 May 2012 98,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2011 90,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 81,682 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 81,682 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,741 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low and close to wear indicators

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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T666 DON is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T666 DON, 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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T666 DON is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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