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V5 LEX

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,670 mi
Last recorded37,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 37,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 37,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 36,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,495 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres large ageing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,338 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 36,008 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 35,264 miles

All Tyres showing ageing cracks

Pass 2 May 2018 34,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,840 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (Both front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but no play or roughness felt.

Windscreen washers clear screen but pressure and aim are poor.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (Both front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but no play or roughness felt.

Windscreen washers clear screen but pressure and aim are poor.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,261 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 32,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,212 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,935 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,370 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,976 miles

both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,687 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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V5 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V5 LEX, 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 V5 LEX registered?

V5 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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