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V14 AGM

2005 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 AGM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 125,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,598 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 118,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 113,662 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,319 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,073 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,509 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,509 miles

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

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

offside front tyre split on side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,319 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of perishing on the inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,734 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,729 miles

engine management and tyre pressure warning lamps on

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 28 May 2010 84,729 miles

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

engine management and tyre pressure warning lamps on

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise inspection of rear brake pads as unable to see condition

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,772 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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V14 AGM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V14 AGM, 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 V14 AGM registered?

V14 AGM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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