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T99 SMS

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,233 mi
Last recorded103,233 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 SMS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,378 miles

Rear Alloy wheel design restricting the view on brake pads.

Under body protection and sill protection fitted by design. Restricted views.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,917 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 89,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,682 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,161 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 18,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,567 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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T99 SMS is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T99 SMS, 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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T99 SMS is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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