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X5 CHO

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,008 mi
Last recorded234,008 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CHO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 234,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight surface rust front to rear

Pass 14 Jul 2018 233,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 233,682 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 228,585 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 228,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 204,017 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 202,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 180,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 156,027 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2011 132,047 miles

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

both front tyre worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,687 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front number loose

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,862 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 CHO is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X5 CHO, 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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X5 CHO is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is X5 CHO safe to buy?

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