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V6 RSR

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RSR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,437 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on inner treads

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 96,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing heavily on inner treads

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,860 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,761 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

front tyres worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

front tyres worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,113 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,413 miles

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

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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V6 RSR is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey 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 V6 RSR, 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 V6 RSR registered?

V6 RSR is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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