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X44 DJH

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,164 mi
Last recorded176,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 DJH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 176,164 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 171,303 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 171,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured at floor to suspension (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,948 miles

Anti vibration bars deteriorated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 164,436 miles

Both rear silencer exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Underside strengthening rod heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 164,436 miles

Both rear silencer exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Underside strengthening rod heavily corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

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

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

all rear under body corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 160,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 155,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 147,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,274 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 46,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,615 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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X44 DJH is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X44 DJH, 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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X44 DJH is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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