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WR05 GZE

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GZE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,228 miles

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 23 Oct 2017 116,148 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 116,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 101,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,774 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Malfunction light indicates a fault (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,969 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,280 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 74,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 69,064 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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WR05 GZE is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WR05 GZE, 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 WR05 GZE registered?

WR05 GZE is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 GZE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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