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X555 LEX

2005 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 174,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front window inoprative (electric )

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 174,534 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front window inoprative (electric )

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 165,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 165,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 155,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 134,043 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 119,166 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,109 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,698 miles

o/s/f wiper rubber split

Fail 24 May 2011 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 20 May 2010 77,322 miles

rear pads low

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a peice of wood stuck in it

Fail 19 May 2010 77,322 miles

Nearside Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads low

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a peice of wood stuck in it

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,247 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 66,247 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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X555 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X555 LEX, 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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X555 LEX is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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