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VO05 DWP

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,443 mi
Last recorded132,443 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DWP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 132,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 131,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 130,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 127,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 127,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 126,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 123,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 116,899 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 112,439 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low to inner edge/blisterd.

O/S/F tyre worn low to inner edge.

Fail 11 May 2016 112,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F tyre worn low to inner edge/blisterd.

O/S/F tyre worn low to inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2015 106,166 miles

Engine Management Lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 94,827 miles

Front tyres worn bold on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,451 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,105 miles

slight misting to n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,628 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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VO05 DWP is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VO05 DWP, 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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VO05 DWP is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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