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W3 NGO

2005 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,241 mi
Last recorded87,241 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 NGO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 87,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank slight ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases osf exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 87,233 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 86,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 86,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Nail in tyre and tyre mishapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre is misshapen on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,892 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes to hose ()

Nearside Rear tyre is stepping on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,658 miles

Fuel hose corroded metal pipes to hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,132 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre worn abnormally on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,379 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre worn abnormally on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 83,959 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,651 miles

rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,225 miles

uneven wear offside rear tyre (inner edge)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,422 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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W3 NGO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W3 NGO, 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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W3 NGO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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