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V8 XGX

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,601 mi
Last recorded107,601 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XGX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

many parts of suspension and structure corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 107,181 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 107,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 106,264 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not to chords

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not to cords

Fail 12 Apr 2021 106,264 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not to chords

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,369 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,354 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,762 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2008 33,181 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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V8 XGX 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 81%.

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 V8 XGX, 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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V8 XGX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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