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V111 SCC

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 SCC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,359 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 101,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 100,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 95,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,341 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,228 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,882 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,805 miles

Both rear tyres close to 2mm marker

Front brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,203 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

rear brake pad anti-rattle springs missing

uneven rear brake pad wear

uneven tyre wear

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,154 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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V111 SCC is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V111 SCC, 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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V111 SCC is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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