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XX54 NTY

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 NTY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 118,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 117,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,373 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 95,353 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,280 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 91,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,691 miles

OSF LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT LOSS OF GREASE.

OSF SHOCK VERY SLIGHT MISTING.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT LOSS OF GREASE.

OSF SHOCK VERY SLIGHT MISTING.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,752 miles

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 17 Oct 2012 67,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,980 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,814 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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XX54 NTY is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XX54 NTY, 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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XX54 NTY is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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