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TKZ 1729

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 1729
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 118,405 miles

Corrosion to various under-body components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily under-sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily under-sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame forward mounting bush/plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily under-sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 118,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to various under-body components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily under-sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily under-sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame forward mounting bush/plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily under-sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 117,839 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms undersealed

Inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms undersealed

sill kits fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 May 2023 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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TKZ 1729 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TKZ 1729, 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 TKZ 1729 registered?

TKZ 1729 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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