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VU55 AUX

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,188 mi
Last recorded41,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AUX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,491 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 30,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,807 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 23,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,259 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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VU55 AUX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU55 AUX, 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 VU55 AUX registered?

VU55 AUX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is VU55 AUX safe to buy?

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