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VKW 3

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKW 3
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,450 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,373 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 83,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,281 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 79,281 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,685 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,527 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 30 Jan 2017 63,190 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2 Feb 2016 57,032 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,370 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 44,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,982 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,495 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,043 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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VKW 3 is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VKW 3, 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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VKW 3 is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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