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AJ55 BHL

2005 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BHL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 113,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S ,INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,818 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 108,817 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,145 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,145 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 102,548 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,259 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle and rear section heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,559 miles

various slight corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,559 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

various slight corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,457 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,456 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,456 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,158 miles

both rear tyres have splits unable to clearly see any cord

Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have splits unable to clearly see any cord

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,944 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,657 miles

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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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AJ55 BHL is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 BHL, 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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AJ55 BHL is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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