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WM54 JLV

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,909 mi
Last recorded163,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 JLV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 163,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 154,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,790 miles

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jan 2020 128,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 116,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering rack mountings worn allowing slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,433 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat sheild on rear exhaust loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,223 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 43,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

both front tyres smooth on inside edge indicating a tracking defect

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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WM54 JLV is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WM54 JLV, 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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WM54 JLV is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 January 2005.

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