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X5 AEM

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,157 mi
Last recorded60,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 AEM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,965 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,925 miles

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,267 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,607 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,091 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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X5 AEM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 X5 AEM, 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 X5 AEM registered?

X5 AEM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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