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AJ55 HYT

2005 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,561 mi
Last recorded35,561 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HYT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 35,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 35,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 34,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 34,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 34,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 30,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 28,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre is of runflat construction (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp beam image slightly distorted by fogged lens

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre is of runflat construction (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,969 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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AJ55 HYT is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AJ55 HYT, 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 AJ55 HYT registered?

AJ55 HYT is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AJ55 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 HYT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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