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BV05 YTM

2005 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus SC43058,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YTM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 107,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,134 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading low.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 82,134 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake reading low.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,821 miles

engine management light showing.

tyre pressure monitoring light showing

vehicle stability control light showing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,543 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,058 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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BV05 YTM is a 2005 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV05 YTM, 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 BV05 YTM registered?

BV05 YTM is a 2005 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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